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3Laurie
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Confusing question on mouthcare. Plus info on how to wash PEG tube.
Posted on 29/01/2026
PEG Feed Training
Trending3.5(2 reviews)
This module covers standard principles and best practice guidelines in relation to managing Gastrostomy Tube/PEG Feeding, including the function of a G Tube, common conditions associated with the requirement for a G Tube to be inserted and the importance of effective mouth care for those who require this type of nutritional support.
12 Modules1 hour
£169£0
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe the structure of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube
- Explain the function of a PEG feeding tube
- List reasons why someone may require a PEG feeding tube
- Describe basic human anatomy and physiology relevant to the placement and management of PEG feeding tubes
- Explain how to care for a PEG feeding tube, including how to adhere to infection control policies and procedures
- Recall the process by which food, fluids and medication are safely administered through a PEG feeding tube
- List PEG feeding’s potential complications, and explain how to manage these complications, should they arise
- Appreciate the importance of effective mouth care, and describe how to provide this for patients with PEG feeding tubes
- Appreciate the importance of effective stomal care, and describe how to provide this for patients with PEG feeding tubes
- Explain how to go about changing a gastrostomy tube's balloon water
- Appreciate the psychological consequences of PEG feeding
- Describe how to maintain clear and accurate written records in regard to PEG feed tube management
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe the structure of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube
- Explain the function of a PEG feeding tube
- List reasons why someone may require a PEG feeding tube
- Describe basic human anatomy and physiology relevant to the placement and management of PEG feeding tubes
- Explain how to care for a PEG feeding tube, including how to adhere to infection control policies and procedures
- Recall the process by which food, fluids and medication are safely administered through a PEG feeding tube
- List PEG feeding’s potential complications, and explain how to manage these complications, should they arise
- Appreciate the importance of effective mouth care, and describe how to provide this for patients with PEG feeding tubes
- Appreciate the importance of effective stomal care, and describe how to provide this for patients with PEG feeding tubes
- Explain how to go about changing a gastrostomy tube's balloon water
- Appreciate the psychological consequences of PEG feeding
- Describe how to maintain clear and accurate written records in regard to PEG feed tube management
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Training Overview
- What are Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Feeding Tubes?
- Indications for PEG Feeding
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
- Caring for a PEG Feeding Tube: General Principles
- Administering Food, Fluids and Medication
- Potential Complications, and your Responsibilities
- Effective Mouth Care
- Effective Stomal Care
- Impact on Patients
- PEG Feeding Tube Documentation
- Summary
- References
Top reviews
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1Cathy
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I took the test several times. I started off 9/10. Couldn't work out where I went wrong then had 8/10. It was the mouth care question. Badly worded or incorrect.
Posted on 10/07/2026
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