HOW TO ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS VIA A G-TUBE | SKILLS DEMO
In this video I demonstrate how to administer medications via a gastric tube.
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This is the best G-tube feeding instructional video I’ve seen. “That Nurse Prof” is obviously a “natural born teacher”. I hope she gets a position in a nursing school. Nursing needs good teachers like this!
@StephanieKeller-ke5ux
2 ай бұрын
I ask my patient about allergies as well!
@suryavijesh8989
Ай бұрын
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My dad is being discharged from a nursing home soon & the staff were to 'train' us as caregivers on how to administer the meds & do tube feeding. Your 8 min video was FAAAR more informative and helpful than what was provided to me at the facility. So very terrified and don't really feel confident I can do this but I'm going to try. Thank you so much for creating this video!
@ginaferrer1495
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you!!
@greenbutterfly9455
Жыл бұрын
I'm just learning how to do this, too. It was 6 months ago when you commented, I'm sure you're a pro by now? Please let me know how things went/are. 🙂
@smallfry286
Жыл бұрын
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Although i have been an LPN for 18 years, it's been in a clinical setting. Due to cutbacks, I lost my job of 18 years. I decided to try LTC against other nurses' advice. One of the nurses told me to look at this channel. I see why. Thank you so much. It's only been 6 days of orientation, but I am certain that LTC is not so bad.
@heidih3048
4 ай бұрын
I am an LPN considering going into LTC. Do you still feel good about LTC?
Great video! Easy to follow/understand. Straightforward. Thanks!
You are just what the doctor ORDERED !!!😍
Thank you so much, the explanation and demonstration are clear and precise.
Love all your videos, you explained clearly and straight forward.
The explanation is very wonderful, I hope you continue with that
This was very helpful, I am a new Medication Aide, and always love to refresh on everything taught…. Love your video….
I really like your channel. Please keep up the good work. This is helping me to make sure if I am cut out for this or not!
You are beyond AWESOME, I say that because you are very thorough, thank you!
Love your videos! Super helpful! Thank you so much!
Thank you. This video help me to understand the the G-Tube better.
Very clear explanation! Thank you
very clear step by step explanation!
Very clear, thank you so much.
Thank you. This is very helpful info.
thank you for the video it's amazing
Amazing! thank you!
Great explanation 🙂
Thank you very much. That was too well explained.
Thank you! Excellent video.
Easy to understand.
Thank you so much for this video
thank you this is a great video!
Enjoyed this
Thank you!❤
You explain very well good girl
Thank you!
Show us gastric tube feeling nest time . I enjoyed the presentation thank you.❤
Hellow, thanks for the vedio
thank you!!!!
Ok this is AWESOME! I have a PEG WHAT do you have tips for me?
It would great to see what valve you are actually inserting anything into.
Thank you for this info. I’m not a Nurse but I have a G tube and this helped me understand this more!
How do you loosen or tighten the tube?
This video was made a while ago, but it’s helpful in 2023!
Do you have a link to buy the med crusher that fits with the med cup? I don’t see on Amazon. Thank you
The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination
If liquid stops to go in n can be vaccumed out wat does it mean n how to handle it
I’m not a nursing student but I find this information very interesting.
what cases can be used
I want to learn more nursing care of Patient oxegyn level for difficult breathing which is the right way
Love your videos .. why wasn't the plunger use when administering the medication?
@thatnursingprof2661
Жыл бұрын
Some recommendations are to not use it so the medication goes in at a slower rate.
What ever happened to check placement with 10cc of air? Just curious
@thatnursingprof2661
Жыл бұрын
It is not the most up to date method.
What feed rate does this bolus setup give? Looks like a huge volume for a patient that is on pump feed already and maybe close to their maximum tolerated feed rate.
Can the plunger be used when flushing or giving the crushed medication? Or are we only supposed to use gravity to have it flow down?
@thatnursingprof2661
2 жыл бұрын
You can do it either way but gravity is recommended
@s9661
2 жыл бұрын
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One more question. Can I use Balance Of Nature veggies and fruit in my tube?
@thatnursingprof2661
2 жыл бұрын
Always talk to your doctor about what you are putting in your tube.
I was told to always do the medicine thru the medicine port side does it matter how you do it
@thatnursingprof2661
3 жыл бұрын
Not all tubes have three ports, some patients may have the middle one being used for a tube feeding. It really all depends on the type of set up, but in general its ok to use either.
If someone could answer me fast that would be great. I have alot of eating problems due to acid indigestion, I can only swallow liquids and I was wondering. Does a G-Tube hurt and is it more comfortable than a tube that goes in you're nose?
@shriyatrivedi9000
2 жыл бұрын
initial placement may be painful and uncomfortable for a few days. However, patients normally don't complain about discomfort after a week or so. It's a good option for people who need for a longer time vs people who only need it for a couple days. you would of course still be liquid dependent as all feeds are liquid and medications are dissolved. I'm not sure if it answers your question.
@atrueshakespeare
2 жыл бұрын
I have a gtube and at first it was extremely painful in the muscles around the tube area. But now I don’t even know it’s there most of the time… unless I decide to get up and walk away while connected lol like a slingshot.
Can you combine 2 or 3 medications to have in one shot? For example: Some medications say to have in the morning after breakfast... So can I crush those meds together and give at once? Thank you in advance for your reply
@thatnursingprof2661
3 жыл бұрын
In the real world some nurses may choose to do this but what I am showing is the official recommended way to do administer these medications. I would advise not mixing medications.
@maryhammonds5285
2 жыл бұрын
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@zeek4749
2 жыл бұрын
We mix all my dad’s medicine and give it in one shot
If the medication is extended release than how would I administer the med if the pt isn't PO?
@heidih3048
4 ай бұрын
I would think we would contact the prescriber for a new order that was compatible with G-tube med admin.
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@thatnursingprof2661
3 жыл бұрын
PPE kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqejuNSDk8zVdqQ.html and Suctioning kzread.info/dash/bejne/aXujxNSbg6acn9I.html
@jmgarcia6833
3 жыл бұрын
@@thatnursingprof2661 thank you❤️❤️❤️
Hi can we crush multiple medicines mix them together and give it to the patient in case there is water restrictions by the Dr?
@thatnursingprof2661
Жыл бұрын
In the real world nurses do that but in the perfect textbook world we aren't supposed to.
@ABI-qy2bu
Жыл бұрын
@@thatnursingprof2661 Well said. One more question can we mix the medicines in the feed of the patient? Or should we give it separately?
@heidih3048
4 ай бұрын
@@ABI-qy2buseparately
Do I need to dilute liquid medications? Anybody! Please help.
@thatnursingprof2661
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you do
I was always told by my surgeon as well as the interventional radiology doctor's never crush medication and put them through tubes, unless it's liquid form as stated. They said it doesn't matter how much you try to dissolve the crushed medication, over time it acts like calcium and builds up in the tube clotting it causing the patient to go through another procedure just to replace it. I try doing it this way but I added more water to be on the safe side and overtime my tube started to clot. I confused by medical people saying Yes, it's perfectly fine and No, don't allow it... How do you know what the right way is? Do you or don't you crush meds in tubes?
@thatnursingprof2661
Жыл бұрын
In a perfect world all medications would have a liquid form but that is not the case. We do have to crush meds sometimes.
@hakunamatata6791
Жыл бұрын
@@thatnursingprof2661 wish we could live in a perfect world sometimes or at least have access to better options, lol. We all make do with what we got, thats for sure. ❤
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Why does the patient have to sit up? And why flush between? It all goes and mixes in the stomach…
@thatnursingprof2661
2 жыл бұрын
You flush in between so it doesn't sit in the tube or mix together. They sit up due to aspiration risk.
You take the G-whilakers out of G-tube feedings/meds/daily activities!
@thatnursingprof2661
2 күн бұрын
@@gloriaamayaconant3802 lol
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I wouldn't have mixed the medication with the syringe tip, you're chancing cross contaminating each medication like that and yes while they are going in the same patient, if medications can't be mixed together you could cause harm to the patient.
@chinlesswonderkid
2 жыл бұрын
Would you put the medicine into syringe separately? I not trying to be abrupt / cheeky,
@stephwells215
2 жыл бұрын
@@chinlesswonderkid We were taught that you flush with a bit of water after giving each individual med. About 15 ml
You didn't asses for bowel sounds before administration of medicine and chech PH first.
Yii
You shouldn't state that capsules can be opened and mixed with water. Most should not be opened. Always check with the pharmacy or physician before opening capsules.
@riorio-rt1oq
Жыл бұрын
How else would you give it
@heidih3048
4 ай бұрын
@@riorio-rt1oqYou would call the provider to get a script for a liquid form of the med, for example, if the capsule cannot be opened (can't be opened if it's extended release form).
I thought it was Joe Biden in the bed at first
@tran10022
3 жыл бұрын
Lol so wrong
@yt_hatescrime_data4301
2 жыл бұрын
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@firesidesongs
2 жыл бұрын
@@tran10022 😂