PEG button (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35912
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Patient Family Learning Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1186
- Available Online
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A PEG button is a type of feeding tube that takes the place of your PEG tube. This pamphlet explains how to use and care for your button. Your GI specialist will tell you how often your button should be changed. An area on the back of the pamphlet is given to write down the type of button you have, size, the date it was inserted, and who inserted your PEG button.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Patient Family Learning Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gastrostomy
- Enteral nutrition - methods
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Enteral feeding
- Tube feeding
- Abstract
- A PEG button is a type of feeding tube that takes the place of your PEG tube. This pamphlet explains how to use and care for your button. Your GI specialist will tell you how often your button should be changed. An area on the back of the pamphlet is given to write down the type of button you have, size, the date it was inserted, and who inserted your PEG button.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Patient Family Learning Centre; Reviewed by Department of Medicine
- Pamphlet Number
- 1186
PEG tube (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35105
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Endoscopy Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1188
- Available Online
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A PEG tube is a type of feeding tube. This pamphlet explains why you may need a feeding tube and how the tube is inserted (put in). It provides details on how to get ready for the procedure, what to expect after the tube has been inserted, and how to care for your PEG tube at home. A list of symptoms that require medical attention, as well as where to buy supplies, is also included. A list of activities to avoid for 24 hours after sedation, along with instructions on checking your weight and or…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Endoscopy Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gastrostomy
- Enteral nutrition - methods
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Enteral feeding
- Tube feeding
- Specialty
- Food and nutrition
- Surgery
- Abstract
- A PEG tube is a type of feeding tube. This pamphlet explains why you may need a feeding tube and how the tube is inserted (put in). It provides details on how to get ready for the procedure, what to expect after the tube has been inserted, and how to care for your PEG tube at home. A list of symptoms that require medical attention, as well as where to buy supplies, is also included. A list of activities to avoid for 24 hours after sedation, along with instructions on checking your weight and oral care is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Endoscopy Clinic staff, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1188
