Topics About 'G Tube'.

Hi, I'm a new CNA working at a hospital and have noticed that we take oral temps on all patients including those with NG tubes and oxygen. I was taught that in such instances we should use an alternative means of obtaining temperature. The patients I...

Can anyone give me some pointers on how to reinsert a new Gtube after the resident pulled theirs out? I have never had to deal with this, but I would like to be prepared. I searched Youtube for a procedure video, but I couldn't find one. Thank you.

A home health patient has a G-J-tube (the narrow bore J tube is inserted through the G-tube. The J tube was being used to infuse Jevity 1.5 cal/ml enteral feeding, until it became clogged - almost a week ago The patient may not require the tube muc...

I work at an LTC (new grad) as an RN and my employer told me they want to "quiz" me on med admin through g tube so they're going to watch me do one. I believe the patient I have has A LOT of meds through the g-tube, including gabapentin (which is in...

So I have been working with my patient who has a G-J tube and I was told by her RN that before I start her enteral feeding I should check her gastric residual which makes perfect sense until she asks me to put in 30ml of h20 in there and only start t...

I have a student with a new g-tube. This is my first go with one in the school setting and I'm trying to be sure I have all of my legal ducks in a row. What has been your experience with what we can and cannot do if the tube were to be accidentally p...

I had a patient with a g tube and gave oral liquid Tylenol through it. Provider ordered it this way knowing patient didn’t take any PO meds. Probably a dumb question but this is the only of 25 meds I didn’t have to make a clarification with pharmacy ...

For my fellow Texas school nurses-- Anyone know if medications that go down a G-tube (mickey button with extension set) can be delegated to trained UAP's? I've tried searching the TX BON for this guidance but can't find it specific to crushing ...

We have new little packets of protonix beads specifically for g-tubes. The med instructions say to draw up with apple juice and flush with apple juice until clear. That's what I did but it still clogged the tube:( My coworker says she always uses war...

I was always told that if a resident pulls out a G-J tube that you are not to put in a temporary foley catheter tube because a G-J tube is surgically implanted. However, I am now being told it is OK for LPN's to put in a temporary foley catheter tub...