5/27/2023 0 Comments In the tube![]() ![]() Handily for visitors, tourists or anyone who's left their Oyster card in their other pantaloons, you no longer need to buy a paper ticket or top up your Oyster. If you are unable to unclog the tube, call your child's care team.As of today, you can board buses and tube trains in London by simply swiping your credit or debit card. Never put any object into the tube to unclog it. Try to slowly push / pull warm water into the tube with a 10 ml syringe. This is not an emergency but is a concern and needs to be treated in a timely manner. It is normal for this tissue to bleed a little when bumped or irritated. Call your child's care team to discuss treatment. Some children are more prone to this than others Skin or excess tissue appears to be growing where the tube enters skin Long tube – check that disc is at the mark designated for your child.īutton tube – should be able to fit a dime between the tube and the skin on your child’s stomach. You may be instructed to add more water to the balloon port at this time. G-tube is not secure.Ĭall your child's doctor or nurse. Problem with how G-tube is held in place. Site may be infected if your child has a fever redness or swelling that extends past the stoma or thick yellow green drainage at the site. ![]() A skin barrier cream may be ordered at this time. Continue routine care and contact your child's doctor. A small amount of drainage around the tube is normal. If you are using a dressing, make sure to keep it clean and dry. Redness and irritation around the stomach, soreness and foul odor The G-tube needs to be put in as soon as possible within 1-4 hours so the tract will not close. Then call your care team and come to either the doctor's office or emergency room. Try to replace the tube into the opening about 1-2 inches. Notify your child’s school about the G- tube and provide safety information to the school nurse and teacher.Remove the extension set from the button G-tube when you are not giving feeds or medications. Secure the extension set to the belly during drip feeds. Discuss with your child’s care team any concerns you may have about keeping the tube secure. X-span or an Ace wrap can be used for older children. A one-piece, snap T-shirt works best for infants and toddlers. Keep the tube secured beneath the child's clothing. Do not allow your child to pull on the tube.Check for leaking after activities and call your care team if any leaking is found.Most play activities including tummy time are allowed.Bathe as usual – use mild soap and warm water to clean g-tube site and dry thoroughly.Follow instructions from your care team on how to do this.There are several devices you can use to vent the G-tube.Your care team will tell you if this is needed. Your child's tube may need to be used to remove extra air or fluid from your child's stomach.Throw away the extension set if you are unable to clean the residue, the plastic becomes damaged or kinks during feeds.Clean extension sets daily with warm water rinse well allow to air dry on clean surface.Remove it from the G-tube when not in use, feeding or giving medications. Check with your insurance provider to see how many sets you will receive each month. Extension sets are disposable and you should change them regularly.Always give one medication at a time and give water in between each medication.Open and dissolve powder with enough water to make a liquid. For capsules, check with your doctor or pharmacist before opening the capsule.Crush the medicines into a powder and mix with enough water to make a liquid. For pills, check with your doctor or pharmacist before crushing any medications.Give liquid medications directly into the medication port.Before and after any medications (all medication should not be visible in the tube or extension after flushing).Your care team will tell you how much water to use for flushing. Giving Medications and Flushing the G-Tube Your doctor or nurse will tell you the amount of water to use to flush the G-tube. Do not use lotions or ointments around tube site unless directed by your child's care team.A dressing may be used around the G-tube site as instructed by your care team.Clean around G-tube to remove any drainage and / or crusting. Wash skin around the tube with soap and warm water.Call your child’s care team with any concerns. A small amount of clear tan drainage can be normal. Check for redness, swelling, any drainage or excess skin growing around the tube. Look at the area where the tube enters the skin. Remove old dressing (if dressing is being used).Wash your hands with soap and water before and after care. ![]()
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