Types of Tubes Flashcards
1
Q
NG Tube
A
Nasal Gastric Tube sucking excess fluids out of the stomach and delivering
assess placement with 5mL of air
2
Q
PEG Tube
A
feeding tube through the skin and stomach wall
3
Q
Button
A
G tube lays on top of the abd wall and is kept in place in the stomach by a water-filled balloon
-promotes independence
-replace if it falls out
-holds sutures in place and the site itself in place
