Enteral Feeding – Nasal Gastric Care Abuse
This course is designed for registered nurses working in settings where they may be required to provide care for individuals who are fed via a nasal gastric tube, and those who may be required to insert/change nasal gastric tubes.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Course Content
- The gastric system
- What are nasal gastric tubes used for?
- Which tube to use
- Processes
- Equipment required
- Contraindications
- Procedures
- Complications
- Ongoing management
- Practical teaching of passing a nasal gastric tube
Assessment Method: Ongoing trainer observation and competency forms provided.