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

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Video Summary

Dr. Paul Chang provides a step-by-step demonstration on how to change a gastrostomy tube. He emphasizes the importance of following infection control guidelines, including wearing personal protective equipment. The procedure involves gathering equipment and supplies, examining the new tube for defects, lubricating the replacement tube, and positioning the external bumper. The current tube is then removed, either by traction removal or deflating the balloon. The new tube is inserted and the balloon is inflated. The external bumper is adjusted, and the tube position is verified. The procedure concludes with replacing the tube dressing and documenting the details. Additional considerations are provided, including when to contact a specialist for reinsertion and the recommended frequency of tube changes.

Keywords

gastrostomy tube

tube change procedure

infection control guidelines

personal protective equipment

balloon inflation