peg tube placement

[hunny_pye]

hello! since the peg is already in the stomach, do we still need to check for the placement by infusing air?

[shrimpchips, LPN]

THanks; there's a fair amount of dispute in our facility about where to place the stethoscope to determine placement - we all have a differnt idea! I'd love to find the "definitive" answer, since our facility policy doesn't offer it, and I haven't been able to find the answer.

TIA,

e

Generally the stethoscope is placed next to where the tube is inserted/next to the dressing (but not touching it, of course) on the abdomen - or at least that is how I was taught.