Peg Feeding
About the course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes, focusing on their purpose, daily care, troubleshooting, and long-term management. It equips healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills to support patients’ nutritional needs and overall well-being effectively.
What will you learn
- What is a PEG Tube?
Understand the purpose, components, and uses of PEG tubes, including their role in nutrition, medication administration, and gastric decompression.
- Decision to Use a PEG Tube
Learn the multidisciplinary approach to deciding PEG tube placement, including ethical considerations and patient-centred care planning.
- Daily Care and Maintenance
Gain knowledge of cleaning routines, skin care, troubleshooting techniques, and rotation practices to ensure optimal tube functionality and reduce complications.
- Administering Feedings and Medications
Understand how to safely deliver feedings and medications via PEG tubes, including preparation, positioning, and avoiding common errors.
- Addressing Complications
Learn to identify and manage common PEG tube complications such as blockages, skin irritation, and dislodgment, and understand emergency interventions.
- Long-Term Care and Psychosocial Support
Explore strategies to maintain tube functionality, monitor nutritional health, and provide emotional and social support for patients and caregivers.
- Caregiver and Employer Responsibilities
Understand the importance of caregiver training, updated care plans, and interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver comprehensive PEG tube care.
Course Content
References
References
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2017). Nutrition Support for Adults: Oral Nutrition Support, Enteral Tube Feeding, and Parenteral Nutrition. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk
- British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG). (2021). Guidelines for Enteral Feeding in Adult Patients. Available at: https://www.bsg.org.uk
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN). (2020). Standards for Enteral Feeding in Nursing Care. Available at: https://www.rcn.org.uk
- Public Health England (PHE). (2018). Infection Prevention and Control: Enteral Feeding Care Standards. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
- American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). (2021). Enteral Nutrition Handbook. Available at: https://www.nutritioncare.org
- National Health Service (NHS). (2022). PEG Feeding Tubes: Care and Maintenance Guidelines. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk
- Care Quality Commission (CQC). (2020). Standards for Safe Administration of Enteral Feeds. Available at: https://www.cqc.org.uk
- Clinical Nutrition Journal. (2023). PEG Tube Feeding and Management: Best Practices. Available at: https://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com
- Protect UK (formerly Public Concern at Work). (2021). Patient Safety and Enteral Feeding Policies. Available at: https://www.protect-advice.org.uk
- World Health Organization (WHO). (2019). Guidelines on Nutritional Support in Healthcare Settings. Available at: https://www.who.int
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). (2022). Safe Administration of Medications via Enteral Feeding Tubes. Available at: https://www.rpharms.com
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