Gastrostomy Tube Troubleshooting
In this video, Dr. Armstrong reviews how to identify and treat a leaking or dislodged gastrostomy tube (G-tube), which are two of the most common G-tube complications.
Learning Objectives
Examine case studies of children with leaking and dislodge gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes)
Identify the causes of leaking or dislodged G-tubes
Determine appropriate treatment and course of action for these two situations
Author(s)
Lindsey Armstrong, MD, MPH
Pediatric Surgeon, General Surgery | AdventHealth Medical Group
Susan Hamilton, RN, MS
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Surgery | Boston Children's Hospital
Sarah Marcley, RN, BSN
Medical Video Editor, OPENPediatrics | Boston Children's Hospital
Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc, FRCPC
Pediatrician, Complex Care Service | Boston Children's Hospital
Pediatrician, Division of General Pediatrics | Boston Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics | Harvard Medical School
Katherine R. Schlosser Metitri, MD
Pediatric Critical Care Specialist | Columbia University
Vice President, Operations | NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
Citation
Armstrong L, Hamilton S, Marcley S, Huth K, Schlosser K. G-tube Troubleshooting. 12/2021. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/5199/g-tube-troubleshooting.