Gastrostomy tubes

Definition

• Enteral feeding/venting tube placed percutaneously from left upper abdomen into stomach body
• Includes percutaneous endoscopically-assisted gastrostomy (PEG) tubes, which are inserted with the aid of a Gastroenterologist who performs gastroscopy to guide the insertion of the tube from outside

Management

• Initiation of feeds
  • 4 hours after insertion for water and medications
  • 24 hours for feeds