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PEG stands for percutaneous (through the skin) endoscopic gastrotomy (stomach tube). When patients are unable to eat to nourish themselves, then a PEG tube may be placed through the skin into the stomach. Here you see the tube within the stomach.
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www.gicare.com/pated/eistftpt.htm
www.gicare.com/pated/eistftpt.htm
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Feeding Tube - Post PEG or PEG/J Guidelines of care of patients ... A PEG tube (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube) is a tube that is placed through the skin of the belly directly into the stomach. These tubes are used to provide nutrition, fluid, and medications. ... Care of the PEG Tube...
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huntingtondisease.tripod.com/feedingtubes/id16.html
huntingtondisease.tripod.com/feedingtubes/id16.html
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Gastrostomy tube insertion; G-tube insertion; PEG tube insertion; Stomach tube insertion; Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube insertion ... How to care for the skin around the tube...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002937.htm
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Information on tube feeding. ... Scrupulous oral care is imperative in preventing problems, and must be attended to frequently, especially in patients who are provided with total nutritional support through the PEG tube. Daily brushing of the patient's teeth, gums and tongue must be performed.
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www.oralcancerfoundation.org/dental/tube_feeding.htm
www.oralcancerfoundation.org/dental/tube_feeding.htm
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Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Care - (PEG) Tube ... Gastrostomy Tube Care ; Gastrostomy-Jejunostomy Tube Care ... Gastrostomy-Jejunostomy Tube Care...
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www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/abdomen/home/pe...
www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/abdomen/home/perculator.htm
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provides information on gastrostomy tube (G-Tube) home care / cuidados en el hogar del tubo de gastrostomía (Tubo-G). ... Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Care...
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www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/abdomen/home/g-...
www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/abdomen/home/g-tube-care.htm
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Created: Nov. 23, 1996; Last updated: Feb. 7, 2007...
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www.lib.uchicago.edu/~rd13/hd/tube.html
www.lib.uchicago.edu/~rd13/hd/tube.html
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I have been asked for tips on the use and care of the PEG. From my recent experience I was very dissappointed in how little information we got from the medical team that placed the tube. ... Re: PEG Tube use and care 101 ... I had a PEG tube placed a little over a month ago. I do not have head or neck cancer, but my lung...
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csn.cancer.org/node/156880
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A dietitian will teach you how to use and care for your PEG tube, and you will be started on enteral tube feeding (feeding directly through the gastrointestinal tract). ... The amount of care needed for the PEG tube varies among patients. Generally, PEG tubes do not need to be replaced for several months, and may even...
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my.clevelandclinic.org/services/Percutaneous_Endoscopic...
my.clevelandclinic.org/services/Percutaneous_Endoscopic_Gastrostomy_PEG/hic_Percutaneous_Endoscopic_Gastrostomy_PEG.aspx
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