STARS Train the Trainer Class (TtT) - Beta-Pediatric Gastric Tubes Introduction

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Video Summary

In this video, Trish, the STARS coordinator, and Morgan Baldwin, a nurse practitioner from the surgery department, discuss G-tubes in the pediatric population. They explain that G-tubes are commonly used in children who have difficulties with feeding or have oral aversions. The most common type of G-tube is the Mickey button, which is held in place by an inflated balloon. They demonstrate how to insert a gastrostomy tube and explain that accessing gastric contents is the best way to verify placement. They also discuss GJ tubes, which are used for children with poor stomach function, and explain that these tubes have two access ports. Trish and Morgan stress the importance of understanding G-tubes for pre-hospital providers and discuss scenarios in which accessing and caring for G-tubes in the field may be necessary. They provide guidance on flushing G-tubes, administering medications, and replacing dislodged tubes. They emphasize the need for proper care and timely replacement to prevent complications and the importance of transporting the child to their designated pediatric hospital.

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Introduction to pediatric gastric tubes with Morgan Baldwin and Patricia Casey.

Keywords

pediatric gastrostomy tube (G-tube) care

Mickey button balloon retention

GJ tube dual-port feeding tube

pre-hospital EMS management of feeding tubes

G-tube placement verification via gastric aspirate

dislodged G-tube replacement and flushing/medication administration