This program identifies and describes the usage and care of the feeding tubes found in the major enteral feeding tube groups; gastrostomy tubes, jejunal tubes and nasogastric feeding tubes.  Proper formula and medication administration techniques are demonstrated with an emphasis on preventing clogged tubes.  Troubleshooting clogged tubes, excess leakage and other complications common to enteral feeding tube use is also shown.

Viewing this program will help the learner to:

• Identify the various kinds of enteral feeding tubes
• identify the common components of enteral feeding tubes and explain their function.
• Dexcribe the internal and external placement of enteral feeding tubes
• Demonstrate the techniques fpr administrating formula and medication
• Describe tube and tube exit site care
• Explain the steps taken to prevent tube clogging
• Describe techniques to inclog tubes
• Explain each point of a daily maintenance checklist for enteral feeding tubes

Run Time 31:38 minutes