Enteral Feeding
Duration: 1 hour
This Enteral Feeding course has been developed to address the types of medical conditions that could lead to a person requiring a feeding tube. It provides practical knowledge on gastrointestinal tract anatomy, types of feeding tube available in relation to individual feeding regimes, plus information on administering medication, care and the complications associated with enteral feeding.
Duration: 1 hour
This Enteral Feeding course has been developed to address the types of medical conditions that could lead to a person requiring a feeding tube. It provides practical knowledge on gastrointestinal tract anatomy, types of feeding tube available in relation to individual feeding regimes, plus information on administering medication, care and the complications associated with enteral feeding.
Duration: 1 hour
This Enteral Feeding course has been developed to address the types of medical conditions that could lead to a person requiring a feeding tube. It provides practical knowledge on gastrointestinal tract anatomy, types of feeding tube available in relation to individual feeding regimes, plus information on administering medication, care and the complications associated with enteral feeding.
Objectives
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
Understand the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract
Identify the indications for and potential complications of enteral feeding tubes
Know how to care, manage and monitor enteral feeding tubes
Understand personal responsibilities in relation to policies and procedures
Topics
Anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract
Enteral feeding tubes
PRG PEJ/JEJ
LPFD/MIC-KEY
RIG
Method of delivery
Enteral syringes
Continuous feeding
Gastrostomy care
Storage
Complications
Refeeding syndrome
Infection control
Administration of medication