PEG Tube Feeding: Nutritional, Bioethical, Social Factors

PEG Tube Feeding: Nutritional, Bioethical, Social Factors

This lecture provides information about the different nutritional formulas used for percutaneous endoscopy gastrostomy (PEG) tube feeding. In-depth nutritional information is provided. Funding and the socio-economic implications of having a percutaneous endoscopy gastrostomy (PEG) tube inserted are discussed. Ethical considerations for performing this invasive procedure are debated in an informed and sensitive manner. Information is provided about gastrostoies including support services and self help groups. This highly interactive and practical session uses patient examples to illustrate complex concepts.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Nutritional formulas for PEG tube feeding
• Socio-economic implications
• Advantages of percutaneous endoscopy gastrostomy tubes
• Gastrostomy support services
• Ethical considerations

Patsy Montgomery is a registered nurse, midwife and stomal therapist. Patsy has a degree in education from Monash University, Melbourne. She is the co-founder of a gastrostomy information support service. Patsy is the coordinator and clinical nurse consultant for the Abbott Nutritional Service and President of Peninsula Ostomy Association (Melbourne).  Patsy provides a support service for tube fed patients and provides advice and support for the families and carers of patients. Patsy is a vibrant and continually, highly evaluated teacher.

Speaker name: Patsy Montgomery
Recorded: 12 & 13 April 2010
Listening time: 33 Mins
Conference: Clinical Nursing Skills in Aged Care
Session in Conference: Care of the patients stoma and mouth
State: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Professional Reviews:

I found this lecture very informative and well presented.