Gastrointestinal Conditions

Table of Contents

Changing Gastrostomy
 Checking Residual of Gatric Contents
 Colostomy – Ileostomy
 Confirming Placement of the Feeding Tube
Enterostomy Care
Gastric Tube – Continuous Pump
Gastric Tube – Gravity Bag
Gastric Tube – Syringe
Gastrostomy / Jejunostomy Site Care
Maintaining Patency of the Feeding Tube
NG Tube – Continous Pump
NG Tube – Gravity Bag
NG Tube – Syringe
 NG Tube Insertion
NG Tube Removal
Ready-to-use Enema
Rectal Tube with Connected Flatus Bag

Appendix A
Resident Assessment Protocol – Feeding Tubes