course information

aims and objectives

• Provide an overview of the principles of gastrostomy care and discuss safe care provision.

• Discuss the role and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in relation to this

course contents

• What is a gastrostomy?

• Reasons for needing gastrostomy

• Types of tubes

• Indications

• Contraindications

• Red flags

• Immediate care

• Infection control and management

• Common issues

• Skin issues

• Trouble shooting

• Procedure

• Feeding

• Patient safety

• Patient position

• Delivery pumps

• Contamination

• Medication and PEG Tubes

• Professional responsibilities

who should attend?

• Nurses

• Support Workers

• Care staff

• Health Care assistants