How do you place a GJ tube?

The feeding tube is placed directly through the stomach wall ending in the stomach (G tube) or small intestine (GJ tube). A jejunostomy (J) tube is placed directly through the wall of the intestine. These tubes are usually low profile or button devices.

How long is GJ tube placement?

GJ Tube Placement The tube placement is done in the Interventional Radiology suite and takes about 1 hour. You will have an IV placed, if you do not already have one. You will receive medicine through the IV to help you relax. You may also receive IV pain medicine and a medicine to make you sleepy.

How do I know if my GJ tube is flipped?

If the Corflo PEG tube has moved farther into the stomach your child may experience the following signs and symptoms.

Vomiting.
Discomfort or pain.
Diarrhea.
Bloated stomach.

How much water do you put in a GJ tube balloon?

Check the balloon every 7 days to make sure it holds the prescribed amount of water. The supplies you’ll need are: 5 to 10 ml syringe. Water.

What is the most accurate method to determine the accuracy of feeding tube placement?

X-ray. X-rays are currently the gold standard for NGT placement confirmation because they can visualize the course of the NGT. However, it is infeasible, unsafe, and not cost effective to perform an X-ray and expose the patient to radiation before each NGT use.

What is the difference between G tube and GJ tube?

A G tube gives liquid nutrition, medication and other fluids directly into the stomach. A GJ tube gives liquid nutrition, medication and other fluids directly into the small intestine (the jejunum). Both G tubes and GJ tubes are placed through a small opening in the stomach. This opening is called a “stoma”.

Why might a GJ tube be used?

A gastrostomy-jejunostomy tube, commonly abbreviated as “G-J tube,” is actually two tubes in one. One tube ends in the stomach and the other tube ends in the small intestine. This tube is used to vent your child’s stomach for air or drainage-and/or for feeding if your child unable to take food and fluids by mouth.

What happens if feeding tube is in wrong place?

In this medical malpractice case, improper PEG tube placement technique cause damage to the bowel and subsequent surgeries. During a normal PEG feeding tube placement, an endoscope is used to transilluminate the abdominal wall while palpating the abdominal wall.

What do you do if you pull a GJ tube?

If your child’s G tube or GJ tube is accidentally pulled out, you must insert a Foley catheter into the tract as soon as possible. You must keep the emergency supplies with your child at all times. The Foley catheter should be one size smaller than your child’s G tube or GJ tube.

How do you check a GJ tube balloon?

To check the balloon, use a slip-tip syringe:

Insert an empty syringe into the balloon port, marked “BAL”.
Remove all the water from the balloon. Assess what was removed.
Throw away the old water.
Re-inflate the balloon with new sterile or distilled water. Never use saline or air.