Percutaneous Endoscopy Gastrostomy (PEG) Feeding Guidance

Percutaneous Endoscopy Gastrostomy (PEG) Feeding Guidance

This is a highly informative lecture which begins by examining the reason for inserting a percutaneous endoscopy gastrostomy (PEG) tube. The ethical considerations for this invasive procedure are discussed in an informed and sensitive manner. The history of the procedure is given and a description of how the tube is inserted is provided. Different types of tube are described and practical advice on maintenance and replacement of tubes provided. This is a highly interactive and practical session.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Percutaneous endoscopy gastrostomy (PEG) tube
• Ethical considerations for insertion of PEG tubes
• History of PEG tube insertion
• Different types of PEG tube and PEG feeds
• Maintenance of PEG tube and site

Patsy Montgomery is a registered nurse, midwife and stomal therapist. Patsy has a degree in education from Monash University, Melbourne. Patsy is the co-founder of the Gastrostomy information support service. She is the coordinator and clinical nurse consultant for the Abbott Nutritional Service and President of the 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: 6 & 7 May 2010
Listening time: 52 Mins
Conference: Clinical Nursing Skills In Aged Care
Session in Conference: Peg tube feeding guidance
State: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Professional Reviews:

This session was very informative. Patricia's delivery of the content was very clear.