CLINICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH NASOGASTRIC TUBES & GASTROSTOMIES
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Seminar Description
Patients with nasogastric tubes or gastrostomies require specialized knowledge and clinical skills to prevent complications and ensure safe and effective nutritional support and gastric decompression when indicated. This seminar provides comprehensive guidance and evidence-based clinical recommendations for the care of patients with nasogastric tubes and gastrostomies, focusing on the correct placement, ongoing care, and monitoring of these medical devices.
What You Will Learn
- The procedure for nasogastric tube insertion and gastrostomy management.
- Best practices for the care and management of patients with nasogastric tubes and gastrostomies.
- Indications and contraindications for the use of nasogastric tubes and gastrostomies.
- Recognition and management of complications, including infections, tube blockage, displacement, and perforation.
- Patient assessment and monitoring for potential complications.
- Principles of enteral feeding and gastric aspiration/decompression via nasogastric tubes or gastrostomies.
- Supporting patients and their families in delivering safe and effective home care.
Seminar Duration
The seminar has a duration of 3 hours and is available in recorded, on-demand format, allowing participants to complete the training anytime and from anywhere, with complete flexibility and at their own pace.
Certification
Upon full completion of the seminar(watching the entire video)and successfully answering the questionnaire provided at the end of the session, participants will receive certification from the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association for 3.5 uninterrupted training credits..
Who Should Attend
This seminar is designed for Physicians, Nurses, Dietitians/Nutritionists and Other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with nasogastric tubes or gastrostomies.
Enhance Your Clinical Skills! Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to provide safe, evidence-based care for patients with nasogastric tubes and gastrostomies, helping to prevent complications and ensure the highest standards of patient care.