This course will be beneficial to give clinicians an underpinning of the indications for gastrostomy feeding and a working knowledge of the ACI guidelines that were created by GENCA. The course is fully interactive with images to support experiences in clinical care to support a full understanding.

By the time you have finished the module, you should be able to:

• Discuss indications for gastrostomy tube feeding in adults and paediatrics.
• Describe the absolute contraindications and relative contraindications for gastrostomy tube insertion.
• Gain an understanding of ethical considerations relating to gastrostomy tube insertion.
• Describe the five methods of gastrostomy tube insertion

Gastrostomy Guidelines: Module 2: Acute Hospital Care

This course will be beneficial to give clinicians an underpinning of the indications for gastrostomy feeding and a working knowledge of the ACI guidelines that were created by GENCA. The course is fully interactive with images to support experiences in clinical care to support a full understanding.

By the time you have finished this module, you should be able to:

• Describe the documentation that should be completed following insertion of the gastrostomy tube/device.
• Identify key issues for monitoring and identification of early complications.
• Confirm correct positioning of the external flange.
• Differentiate between adult and paediatric refeeding risk factors.
• Recall time parameters for commencement of feeding in adult and paediatric patients.
• Differentiate between metabolic and gastrointestinal feed intolerance.
• Recall the correct procedure for administering medications via enteral feeding tubes.
• Identify issues relevant to discharge planning.
• Provide education to patient/carer regarding care of the tube.