Our Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) PEG feeding training has been designed to familiarise participants with the cause and approaches of PEG feeding. It aims to provide an understanding of the correct, best practice techniques and methods for enteral feeding and management. It also explains the importance of maintaining effective infection control and prevention, as well as the value of privacy, dignity, and respect for the service user. 

The workshop covers:

• The reasons for using gastrostomy tubes
• How to administer feeds and flushes safely
• The potential complications of using feeding tubes
• Effectively troubleshoot potential problems of gastrostomy tubes
• Hygiene and infection control
• Know when to ask for specialist help
• The correct use of a Kangaroo pump
• Practical assessment using a mannequin

Please Note:  Upon completion‚ participants will be issued with a certificate of completion.