Nasogastric (NGT), PEG & Jejusnostomy Feed Training
iTraining
Delivery Method: Face-to-face
Course Content:
Aim: an interactive discussion and presentation on the care of residents with PEG tube feeding and practical skills in the management of the feeding tube.
Understanding Enteral Feeding
Concept, use, and advantages of types of enteral tubes - NGT, PEG & Jejunostomy
Legal and professional responsibilities
Accountability and consent
Understanding the Tube & Feed types
How to commence feed, flush, and secure
Medication via enteral tubes
Equipment required in enteral feeding
Placement of NGT - monitoring and latency management
Everyday care, cleaning and monitoring of Enteral Feed tubes
Equipment needed in cleaning and feeding
Discontinuing enteral feed
Prescription and care plan check
Step-by-step practical demonstration (mannequin) –feeding and care
Troubleshooting and complication management
Infection monitoring and reporting
Documentation & monitoring of care
Practical demonstration with the manikin – including group scenario