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Target Audience: This course is suitable for all nurses.
Management and Replacement of
Gastrostomy Tubes
Aims: To provide education and training in the
management care and replacement of gastrostomy tubes.
Course Outline: To explore issues around Scope of
Practice as it pertains to Gastrostomy Tube Care and
Management. Overview provision of best practice guidelines
underpinned by evidence based research. Infection Control
issues that may arise in the care and management of
gastrostomy tubes. Types of tubes available. Tube position.
Safe administration of medication via gastrostomy tubes.
Management of potential complications are explored.
Objectives: The objective of the course is to provide a
comprehensive overview of care and management of
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