title: PEG tubes: dealing with complications.
abstract: A percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy tube can be used to deliver nutrition, hydration and medicines directly into the patient's stomach. Patients will require a tube if they are unable to swallow safely, putting them at risk of aspiration of food, drink and medicines into their lungs. It is vital that nurses are aware of the complications that may arise when caring for a patient with a PEG tube. It is equally important that nurses know how to deal with these complications or from where tc seek advice. This article provides a quick troubleshooting guide to help nurses deal with complications that can arise with PEG feeding.
authors.forename: Hardip
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Malhi
authors.forename: Rosie
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016896:Treatment Outcome