This is the best G-tube feeding instructional video I’ve seen. “That Nurse Prof” is obviously a “natural born teacher”. I hope she gets a position in a nursing school. Nursing needs good teachers like this!
My dad is being discharged from a nursing home soon & the staff were to 'train' us as caregivers on how to administer the meds & do tube feeding. Your 8 min video was FAAAR more informative and helpful than what was provided to me at the facility. So very terrified and don't really feel confident I can do this but I'm going to try. Thank you so much for creating this video!
Although i have been an LPN for 18 years, it's been in a clinical setting. Due to cutbacks, I lost my job of 18 years. I decided to try LTC against other nurses' advice. One of the nurses told me to look at this channel. I see why. Thank you so much. It's only been 6 days of orientation, but I am certain that LTC is not so bad.
Can you combine 2 or 3 medications to have in one shot? For example: Some medications say to have in the morning after breakfast... So can I crush those meds together and give at once? Thank you in advance for your reply
In the real world some nurses may choose to do this but what I am showing is the official recommended way to do administer these medications. I would advise not mixing medications.
I was always told by my surgeon as well as the interventional radiology doctor's never crush medication and put them through tubes, unless it's liquid form as stated. They said it doesn't matter how much you try to dissolve the crushed medication, over time it acts like calcium and builds up in the tube clotting it causing the patient to go through another procedure just to replace it. I try doing it this way but I added more water to be on the safe side and overtime my tube started to clot. I confused by medical people saying Yes, it's perfectly fine and No, don't allow it... How do you know what the right way is? Do you or don't you crush meds in tubes?
@@thatnursingprof2661 wish we could live in a perfect world sometimes or at least have access to better options, lol. We all make do with what we got, thats for sure. ❤
If someone could answer me fast that would be great. I have alot of eating problems due to acid indigestion, I can only swallow liquids and I was wondering. Does a G-Tube hurt and is it more comfortable than a tube that goes in you're nose?
initial placement may be painful and uncomfortable for a few days. However, patients normally don't complain about discomfort after a week or so. It's a good option for people who need for a longer time vs people who only need it for a couple days. you would of course still be liquid dependent as all feeds are liquid and medications are dissolved. I'm not sure if it answers your question.
I have a gtube and at first it was extremely painful in the muscles around the tube area. But now I don’t even know it’s there most of the time… unless I decide to get up and walk away while connected lol like a slingshot.
Not all tubes have three ports, some patients may have the middle one being used for a tube feeding. It really all depends on the type of set up, but in general its ok to use either.
What feed rate does this bolus setup give? Looks like a huge volume for a patient that is on pump feed already and maybe close to their maximum tolerated feed rate.
I wouldn't have mixed the medication with the syringe tip, you're chancing cross contaminating each medication like that and yes while they are going in the same patient, if medications can't be mixed together you could cause harm to the patient.
You shouldn't state that capsules can be opened and mixed with water. Most should not be opened. Always check with the pharmacy or physician before opening capsules.
@@riorio-rt1oqYou would call the provider to get a script for a liquid form of the med, for example, if the capsule cannot be opened (can't be opened if it's extended release form).
This is the best G-tube feeding instructional video I’ve seen. “That Nurse Prof” is obviously a “natural born teacher”. I hope she gets a position in a nursing school. Nursing needs good teachers like this!
I ask my patient about allergies as well!
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My dad is being discharged from a nursing home soon & the staff were to 'train' us as caregivers on how to administer the meds & do tube feeding. Your 8 min video was FAAAR more informative and helpful than what was provided to me at the facility.
So very terrified and don't really feel confident I can do this but I'm going to try.
Thank you so much for creating this video!
Very helpful! Thank you!!
I'm just learning how to do this, too. It was 6 months ago when you commented, I'm sure you're a pro by now?
Please let me know how things went/are. 🙂
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Although i have been an LPN for 18 years, it's been in a clinical setting. Due to cutbacks, I lost my job of 18 years. I decided to try LTC against other nurses' advice. One of the nurses told me to look at this channel. I see why. Thank you so much. It's only been 6 days of orientation, but I am certain that LTC is not so bad.
I am an LPN considering going into LTC. Do you still feel good about LTC?
You are just what the doctor ORDERED !!!😍
Thank you. This is very helpful info.
Thank you. This video help me to understand the the G-Tube better.
I really like your channel. Please keep up the good work. This is helping me to make sure if I am cut out for this or not!
You are beyond AWESOME, I say that because you are very thorough, thank you!
This was very helpful, I am a new Medication Aide, and always love to refresh on everything taught…. Love your video….
Great video! Easy to follow/understand. Straightforward. Thanks!
Amazing! thank you!
The explanation is very wonderful, I hope you continue with that
Thank you so much, the explanation and demonstration are clear and precise.
Love all your videos, you explained clearly and straight forward.
very clear step by step explanation!
Very clear explanation! Thank you
Very detailed and clear explanation - ty
Love your videos! Super helpful! Thank you so much!
Easy to understand.
thank you for the video it's amazing
Ok this is AWESOME! I have a PEG WHAT do you have tips for me?
Great explanation 🙂
Very good video 👍🏾. Thank you 😊
Show us gastric tube feeling nest time . I enjoyed the presentation thank you.❤
Very clear, thank you so much.
Thank you very much. That was too well explained.
It would great to see what valve you are actually inserting anything into.
Love your videos .. why wasn't the plunger use when administering the medication?
Some recommendations are to not use it so the medication goes in at a slower rate.
You explain very well good girl
Thank you! Excellent video.
I’m not a nursing student but I find this information very interesting.
Can the plunger be used when flushing or giving the crushed medication? Or are we only supposed to use gravity to have it flow down?
You can do it either way but gravity is recommended
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thank you this is a great video!
The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination
This video was made a while ago, but it’s helpful in 2023!
Thank you!❤
What ever happened to check placement with 10cc of air? Just curious
It is not the most up to date method.
Thank you so much for this video
Thank you for this info. I’m not a Nurse but I have a G tube and this helped me understand this more!
My mom was just sent home with a peg tube. I never was instructed on pulling out gastric content. Should i be doing that?
I want to learn more nursing care of Patient oxegyn level for difficult breathing which is the right way
Do you have a link to buy the med crusher that fits with the med cup? I don’t see on Amazon. Thank you
Enjoyed this
Hellow, thanks for the vedio
what cases can be used
Hi can we crush multiple medicines mix them together and give it to the patient in case there is water restrictions by the Dr?
In the real world nurses do that but in the perfect textbook world we aren't supposed to.
@@thatnursingprof2661 Well said. One more question can we mix the medicines in the feed of the patient? Or should we give it separately?
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Can you combine 2 or 3 medications to have in one shot?
For example: Some medications say to have in the morning after breakfast...
So can I crush those meds together and give at once?
Thank you in advance for your reply
In the real world some nurses may choose to do this but what I am showing is the official recommended way to do administer these medications. I would advise not mixing medications.
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We mix all my dad’s medicine and give it in one shot
If the medication is extended release than how would I administer the med if the pt isn't PO?
I would think we would contact the prescriber for a new order that was compatible with G-tube med admin.
How do you loosen or tighten the tube?
I was always told by my surgeon as well as the interventional radiology doctor's never crush medication and put them through tubes, unless it's liquid form as stated. They said it doesn't matter how much you try to dissolve the crushed medication, over time it acts like calcium and builds up in the tube clotting it causing the patient to go through another procedure just to replace it. I try doing it this way but I added more water to be on the safe side and overtime my tube started to clot. I confused by medical people saying Yes, it's perfectly fine and No, don't allow it... How do you know what the right way is? Do you or don't you crush meds in tubes?
In a perfect world all medications would have a liquid form but that is not the case. We do have to crush meds sometimes.
@@thatnursingprof2661 wish we could live in a perfect world sometimes or at least have access to better options, lol. We all make do with what we got, thats for sure. ❤
If someone could answer me fast that would be great.
I have alot of eating problems due to acid indigestion, I can only swallow liquids and I was wondering.
Does a G-Tube hurt and is it more comfortable than a tube that goes in you're nose?
initial placement may be painful and uncomfortable for a few days. However, patients normally don't complain about discomfort after a week or so. It's a good option for people who need for a longer time vs people who only need it for a couple days. you would of course still be liquid dependent as all feeds are liquid and medications are dissolved. I'm not sure if it answers your question.
I have a gtube and at first it was extremely painful in the muscles around the tube area. But now I don’t even know it’s there most of the time… unless I decide to get up and walk away while connected lol like a slingshot.
One more question. Can I use Balance Of Nature veggies and fruit in my tube?
Always talk to your doctor about what you are putting in your tube.
I was told to always do the medicine thru the medicine port side does it matter how you do it
Not all tubes have three ports, some patients may have the middle one being used for a tube feeding. It really all depends on the type of set up, but in general its ok to use either.
What feed rate does this bolus setup give? Looks like a huge volume for a patient that is on pump feed already and maybe close to their maximum tolerated feed rate.
If liquid stops to go in n can be vaccumed out wat does it mean n how to handle it
Thank you!
thank you!!!!
Do I need to dilute liquid medications? Anybody! Please help.
Yes you do
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I wouldn't have mixed the medication with the syringe tip, you're chancing cross contaminating each medication like that and yes while they are going in the same patient, if medications can't be mixed together you could cause harm to the patient.
Would you put the medicine into syringe separately? I not trying to be abrupt / cheeky,
@@chinlesswonderkid We were taught that you flush with a bit of water after giving each individual med. About 15 ml
You take the G-whilakers out of G-tube feedings/meds/daily activities!
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Why does the patient have to sit up? And why flush between? It all goes and mixes in the stomach…
You flush in between so it doesn't sit in the tube or mix together. They sit up due to aspiration risk.
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You didn't asses for bowel sounds before administration of medicine and chech PH first.
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You shouldn't state that capsules can be opened and mixed with water. Most should not be opened. Always check with the pharmacy or physician before opening capsules.
How else would you give it
@@riorio-rt1oqYou would call the provider to get a script for a liquid form of the med, for example, if the capsule cannot be opened (can't be opened if it's extended release form).
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