Enteral Feeding (Adults)

Purpose

To facilitate participants to deliver safe, person centred care of adults with enteral devices (including Nasogastric tube, PEG, RIG, Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy Tubes)

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the indications regarding different routes of enteral feeding.
• Explain the legal and ethical considerations pertaining to placement of enteral feeding tubes.
• Identify and discuss relevant guidelines in relation to the safe management and care of enteral feeding in adults.
• Explain correct use and potential complications for each device and management strategies.
• Discuss the principles of safe administration of medicines and feed via enteral feeding devices.
• Demonstrate, in a simulated environment, the procedure for replacing a nasogastric tube, gastrostomy tube and low profile device.

Audience

Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives & AHPs (with management approval)

Method

Face to face delivery

Supervised Practice

Following this theoretical component the participant must engage with an appropriate skilled practitioner in his/her clinical area, to further develop a greater knowledge and understanding of this person-centred care activity. This will involve supervised practice which should be completed within 12 weeks to consolidate learning and application to practice. It is the responsibility of the individual participant to complete this activity and to confirm completion with his/her line manager.

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