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PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY (PEG)
PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY (PEG). Patient Information This information leaflet has been written to explain what happens when you have a PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY (PEG). feeding tube placed. What is a PEG feeding tube? A PEG feeding tube allows liquid feed, water and medication to go directly into the stomach A PEG tube can be for short-term or long-term use; it is often used for patients who are experiencing swallowing difficulties due to illness or medical treatment Picture: by kind permission Fresenius Kabi PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY (PEG). One week before the procedure If you are taking any of the blood thinning medication listed below, please phone our Endoscopy Nursing Team on 01225 821425 or 01225 821788, (Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm), and ask to speak to a registered nurse. Warfarin Edoxaban Phenindione Enoxaparin Clopidogrel Fondaparinux Dabigatran Apixaban Rivaroxaban Prasugrel If you are taking medications for diabetes you should also contact the Endoscopy Nursing Team on 01225 821425 one week before your procedure if you have not received our Guidance for a diabetic person having an OGD' booklet.
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Patient Information This information leaflet has been written to explain what happens when you have a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube placed. What is a PEG feeding tube? A PEG feeding tube allows liquid feed, water and medication to go directly into the stomach
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