Gastrostomy Tube Replacement

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (33 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

A gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is indicated in patients that need long-term pre-pyloric feeding. Endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement is now the preferred modality over surgical gastrostomy owing to a less invasive nature and faster time to start feeding. If the tube is dislodged within 4 weeks of initial placement, patients are at significant risk of peritonitis and perforation due to peritoneal spillage of gastric contents through the immature track, and replacement should not be attempted without surgical consultation. This activity focuses on the methods of G-tube replacement, and possible complications of G-tube replacement. and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the care of patients that require this procedure.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the anatomy of gastrostomy tube placement.
  • Outline the indications and contraindications for bedside gastrostomy tube replacement.
  • Review how to replace a displaced gastrostomy tube at the bedside.
  • Summarize how the interprofessional team can work together to identify complications and how to manage them after gastrostomy tube replacement is performed to improve the care of patients that require this procedure.

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  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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Reviews

Rachelle S. on 2/4/2021

Christina H. on 2/15/2021

Naiyer I. on 4/25/2021

Lori N. on 7/15/2021

Kimberly L. on 8/25/2021

priya n. on 9/6/2021

Christine W. on 9/27/2021

include this in my practice, I have not managed tubes

Karen C. on 10/10/2021

Brent r. on 11/4/2021

Wendy S. on 11/26/2021

priya n. on 1/24/2022

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Lisa W. on 5/18/2022

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