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A Clinician’s Guide: Caring for people with gastrostomy ...
aci.health.nsw.gov.auA Clinician’s Guide: Caring for people with gastrostomy tubes and devices 1 INTRODUCTION Gastrostomy tubes and devices are an established means of providing long term enteral nutrition. A gastrostomy tube or device is inserted into the stomach through the abdominal wall, so that liquid nutrition, fl uids and medication can be given.
A Clinician’s Guide: Caring for people with gastrostomy ...
www.aci.health.nsw.gov.auiv A Clinician’s Guide: Caring for people with gastrostomy tubes and devices FOREWORD There are many situations where a person may not be able to eat or drink enough to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration. The need for a gastrostomy tube or device to provide nutrition support can be overwhelming for patients,
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aci.health.nsw.gov.au10 A Clinician’s Guide: Caring for people with gastrostomy tubes and devices Measuring the length of the . stoma tract Post measurement – low profile . gastrostomy device in situ PHOTOS: A Kennedy The initial gastrostomy tube or device …