SerenaT

If the PEG/PEJ is displaced where would it be displacwd to? The peritoneal cavity. Which, inturn, would still give you air sounds when you instill air to assess placement. Sorry that I am harping on this subject, but I really would like published/written proof about how to assess proper PEG/PEJ tube placement. SerenaT

I also heard (was told) that especially with the PEJ you could cause peristalisis to cease. Still lookiing for written documentation. Thanks to all for your input. SerenaT

O.K. So then you are saying people at home always check for air before they do their own feeding? SerenaT

I posted a guestion in the Gastro forum R/T assessing proper placement of a PEG/PEJ. I may be crazy, but I always thought to check placement of a PEG/PEJ you measure external tube length, residual, and if you have any real concerns about placement you get an X-ray. Somebody told me you check by inserting air. I know an NG tube is assessed with air instillation, but a PEG/PEJ? I've searched and searched to find out. Please, Someone...tell me where or how I can find any literature that says you use air. All I find is measurement. Thanks in advance! SerenaT P.S. my replies on the Gastro forum said air because that is how they do it at their facility. I would like nursing research, professional association, or published nursing procedures to confirm the proper procedure.

Hi, I am not a GI nurse specialist, but was hoping to get some accurate info from nurses who specialize in Gastro. I am embarassed to ask this question, however it has been driving me crazy. Here it is... A PEG and/or PEJ tube is in place. How do you assess the proper placement of the tube prior to a giving anything thru the tube? I always thought it was by measuring the the lenght of the external tube. Now somebody is telling me you insert air to here the sounds just like a NG tube. Thanks in advance for your help. SerenaT

Since we are "educating" new nurses how do we/I keep up on current practices. I have been teaching a year now and feel like I am/or might be missing out on new nursing procedures or practices. I look on line for help, but I was wondering if there are any good hard copy stuff. I mean, something to read while waiting for an appointment, right before bed, break time at classes. I believe as nurses we like hands-on stuff. This web site is GREAT but I'm not at a computer all the time. Thanks! Serena P.S. Live in Colorado and CEU's are not required

Hi! Have a student who cannot complete her nursing program here in the US because her spouse is military and is being stationed in Germany next year. Does anybody know of a good resource overseas for her so she could at least get prerequisites done or even get her nursing liscense and then transfer it to the states when she gets back. I know they have colleges on the military bases, but I don't think they offer many nursing courses. Thanks! SerenaT

Thanks for all the in-put. Still want to do whats best for my students (future nurses). Just don't know what to do. Love this forum though!!!! SerenaT

With you Indie! Wish there was the best of both worlds. SerenaT

I thought one could get a MSN specializing in an area (ie: nurse practioner, community health, forensic nursing, ect..). There is no such thing for educators? Thanks for all the advice, but I just thought there might be something out there for us who teach. Reason being...you can be a great nurse but terrible educator or a great educator and a not so good nurse. SerenaT

Looking to further my education in teaching. Have BSN and am currently teaching nursing at the community college level. Would like any input on good nursing programs that offer a degree or certificate in nursing education that address student education. Find alot on patient education, but I want to specialize in teaching future nurses. Thanks in advance! SerenaT