Gastrostomy Tube Leaking Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tubes Trouble Shooting A Leaking Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Common presenting signs and symptoms include leakage around the peg tube, an inability to rotate or insert the tube, difficulty administering tube feeds, and abdominal pain. Indicating infected gastrostomy site or misplaced tube The indications for gastrostomy tubes, the placement of gastrostomy tubes, the routine care of gastrostomy tubes, and the management of gastrostomy tube dysfunction are discussed separately.
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Immediate steps include checking the connection, ensuring the tube is properly secured, and replacing it if damaged. Learn the difference between discharge and stoma leakage, and what to do if your child's stoma is leaking. First make sure tubing is not clamped/kinked
Try using a smaller syringe
Never try to push any object into the tube to unclog it If you are still unable to unclog the tube call your provider
