Advanced Applications of Home-Based Primary Care-Virtual Workshop-Gastrostomy Tube Replacement

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Paul Chang demonstrates how to change a gastrostomy tube. He emphasizes the importance of following infection control guidelines, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He advises training caregivers and family members to perform the procedure in case of emergencies, to avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room. He walks through the procedure step-by-step, including putting on gloves, mask, and eye protection, examining the new tube for defects, lubricating the replacement tube, removing the old tube, inserting the new tube, inflating the balloon, and verifying the tube's position. He also provides additional considerations and recommendations for replacement frequency.

Keywords

gastrostomy tube

infection control guidelines

COVID-19 pandemic

caregivers

emergency room visits