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Empowering healthcare professionals with essential skills for safe and effective gastrostomy care.

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In this training course, attendees will enhance their expertise in caring for patients/clients who require enteral feeding through PEG, gastrostomy, and nasogastric tubes in various healthcare settings.

This Gastrostomy Care incl PEG training course will provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of different enteral feeding techniques and medication administration methods, along with the use of ancillary items and equipment.

Why Is It Important?

In the UK, it is estimated that more than 20,000 patients will require enteral feeding in healthcare settings. It is crucial that healthcare professionals with relevant skills and training monitor patients receiving gastrostomy nutrition support. Effective gastrostomy care training ensures that healthcare professionals can provide high-quality care and prevent complications associated with enteral feeding, thereby improving patient outcomes and overall quality of life.

Gastrostomy Care incl PEG Training Session Outline

Understand the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and how it relates to gastrostomy tube feeding

Identify and differentiate between the various types of tubes available and their applications.

Describe the indications and contraindications for gastrostomy tube insertion, and understand the risks and benefits associated with the procedure.

Recognise and manage common complications associated with gastrostomy tube feeding, including tube dislodgement, blockage, and infection.

Develop practical skills in caring for and maintaining gastrostomy tubes, including feed, fluid, and medication administration.

Understand the importance of oral hygiene and mouth care in individuals receiving gastrostomy tube feeding.

Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers regarding gastrostomy tube care and management.

Aimed At

This course is intended for healthcare professionals who regularly interact with individuals who require enteral feeding, and is essential for those seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in gastrostomy care and management.

Facilitated By

Registered nurse with first hand clinical experience.

CPD Accredited

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Gastrostomy Care incl PEG Training

By Wren Healthcare Ltd

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