PEG Feeding Awareness
This PEG Feeding Awareness course teaches Nurses, carers and healthcare staff how to safely manage Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tubes for delivering nutrition, fluids, and medication to patients unable to eat orally.
Covering tube care, feeding techniques, infection control, recognizing complications, and record keeping.
Understanding why PEG feeding is used and relevant GI system knowledge.
Proper cleaning, maintenance, and monitoring of the PEG site.
Administering feed and medicines safely, using pumps, and managing different formulas.
Identifying and handling issues like blockages, infections, and adverse reactions.
Understanding consent, patient autonomy, and documentation.