Pediatric G-Tube Feeding & Care Guide (Gastrostomy Tube)
A gastrostomy tube may be needed if your child cannot swallow or is not able to take enough food or fluids for good nutrition and growth. It can be used for feedings, fluids or medications. A gastrostomy tube is also known as a G-tube or feeding tube. A G-tube may be temporary or permanent, depending on your child’s needs.
Gastrostomy Tubes (G Tube) - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
A gastrostomy tube, often called a G tube, is a surgically placed device used to give direct access to your child's stomach for supplemental feeding, hydration or medicine. G tubes are used for a variety of medical conditions, but the most common use is …
We hope you find this guide a useful, practical resource that can help your child tube feed successfully at home. You’ll find step-by-step instructions on handling issues you face every day, from monitoring your child for infections to preparing for a doctor’s appointment.
A feeding tube is a thin, flexible tube that goes through the skin and muscle into the stomach. Liquids go through the tube directly into your child’s stomach or intestine. There are different kinds of feeding tubes (see pictures 1-7). Your child’s doctor has chosen the one that best meets your child’s needs at this time.
Tube feedings will help your child get enough nutrition to grow, develop, recover from illness, play, and learn. Cans of liquid food are measured in fluid ounces (fl. oz.) and milliliters (ml). Measuring cups can show amounts in ounces (oz.) or milliliters (ml). See your child’s discharge summary for details on the following.
Chapter 3: Feeding, flushing, and venting supplies - Children's …
Venting the G-tube. Venting lets your child's stomach get rid of extra air or food. It is known as burping through the G-tube. When should I vent? If your child can not tolerate a feeding they may be vomiting, gagging or retching, crying or crabby, or have swollen belly. Venting may be needed if your child is showing signs of discomfort. You ...
G-tube nurse help care for your child and their feeding tube. Surgeon or gastroenterologist Case Manager – helps arrange for feeding and tube supplies needed for home.
An introduction to your child’s gastrostomy tube
This information will help you learn about your child’s gastrostomy tube, how to care for it at home, and what to do if there is a problem.
Continuous feedings are given for usually 18-24 hours. Bolus feedings are not usually given in order to prevent dumping syndrome. Sometimes a button is placed in the cecum in the first part of the colon for the administration of laxatives in a child with bowel problems. This is called a cecostomy button.
Feeding your child with G-tube | Children's Wisconsin
Learn how to feed your child with a G-tube and what nutrients for health, energy, growth and development are best.