Hello,
I am seeking information surrounding initial g-tube changes. My question is, who completes the initial g-tube change for patients and can this individual change depending on the length of time that the g-tube has been in place? For example, if the patient has had the initial g-tube for <6 weeks, does the surgeon/surgery APP have to change it first? If the patient has had the initial g-tube for >6 weeks, can any trained licensed clinician (thinking RNs) replace the tube, or does it need to be the surgeon or surgery APP?
Thank you in advance!
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Cassie Prochaska
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Kennesaw GA
(678)634-4777
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