NG Feed Awareness
The NG Feed Awareness course provides healthcare professionals and caregivers essential knowledge and practical skills for Nasogastric (NG) tube feeding.
Proper training is crucial for caregivers to safely handle NG equipment, prepare feeds, check placement, monitor patients, and support overall wellbeing of the patient.
Understand the indications and contraindications for nasogastric feeding.
Administer and manage enteral nutrition and medication through nasogastric tubes
Implement best practices for the care and maintenance of nasogastric tubes.
Identify potential complications of nasogastric feeding and appropriate interventions.
Identify emergencies with a nasogastric tube and take appropriate actions