Gastrostomy Tube and Medication Administration Class
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This class is designed for caregivers of patients currently admitted to Children's Specialized Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation Program.
Participants will learn:
Parent or Caregiver will be able to state the daily site care
Parent or Caregiver will be able to administer medications and feedings through a Gastrostomy Tube
Parent or Caregiver will be able to successfully change a Gastrostomy Tube
Parent or Caregiver will state understanding of managing complications of a Gastrostomy Tube
Parent or Caregiver will state understanding of when to contact Primary Care Provider
Parent or Caregiver will be able to describe the different types of medications
Parent or Caregiver will be able to state the differences between milliliters (ml) and milligrams (mg)
Parent or Caregiver will be able to successfully draw up practice doses of liquid medications
Parent or Caregiver will state understanding of when to contact pharmacist
This class is one hour long and attendance is required for the entire class. This class is for New Brunswick Inpatient Rehabilitation Families.