590K views · 1K reactions | PEG Tube explained! PEG Tube: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube 良Insertion: Through the abdominal wall into the stomach ️Purpose: Delivers nutrition, fluids, & medications DIRECTLY into the stomach 洛Uses: For patients unable to eat or drink orally (ex.: brain injury, stroke, dysphagia) #NursingSchool #StudentNurse #NurseLife #FutureNurse #NursingSkills #NurseEducation #ClinicalSkills | Nurse In The Making | Facebook

Today, Dr. Abhishek Shukla explained the role of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding in providing nutrition to long-term patients. Typically, an NG (Nasogastric) tube is used to deliver food, fluids, and medication. However, prolonged use of an NG tube has significant drawbacks. One of the most serious risks is aspiration pneumonia, which occurs when food, liquid, or stomach secretions accidentally enter the lungs. This happens because the NG tube keeps the esophagus open, allowing

Proper care of the PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) feeding tube is crucial for prevention of skin infection and blockage of the tube. It also ensures that the correct position of the tube is maintained. In this second video of the two-part series, Senior Staff Nurse Shanna Quismorio shares essential tips on caring for the PEG tube for the two-week period following insertion, as well as the long-term care after. #PEGTube #PEGTubeCare #PEGTubeFeeding #TubeFeedingAwareness #TubeFeeding #T

Living with a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) tube – a feeding tube that is inserted into the stomach to deliver milk and medication – has its challenges. But it is a lifeline for patients with swallowing or eating difficulties who cannot meet their nutritional needs orally. In this part one of two videos, senior staff nurse Shanna Quismorio shares general information about the PEG tube, and an easy-to-follow guide on how to do milk feeding with it. #pegtubefeeding #tubefeedingawarenes

Peg Tubes Explained! 🤍PEG tube → percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube 🤍 Device inserted through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach 🤍Provides a means for delivering nutrition, fluids, and medications directly into the stomach for individuals who are unable to consume food orally. 🤍 Be sure to crush medications finely to avoid clogging the tube (always check if the medication can be crushed!) 🤍Flush the tube before & after administering feeds or medication to to avoid clogging t