Gastrostomy Tube and Medication Administration Class

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Gastrostomy Tube and Medication Administration Class

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.

Children's Specialized Hospital

200 Somerset Street

Rocco's Room 3rd Floor

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Questions? Contact Patient & Family Education, Nursing Professional Development

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