Insertion of NG Tubes
Short course
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Short course
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Methodology
Inhouse
Candidates will understand the associated anatomy and physiology. Candidates will recognise complications and understand their management. Candidates will be able to safely and competently perform naso-gastric tube insertion. Suitable for: This course will appeal to nurses, doctors, dieticians and other allied heath professionals required to perform naso-gastric tube insertion as part of their role
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Course programme
Insertion of NG Tubes
Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will have the knowledge and skills to gain clinical competency under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
This course will appeal to nurses, doctors, dieticians and other allied heath professionals required to perform naso-gastric tube insertion as part of their role
Aims and Objectives■ Candidates will understand the associated anatomy and physiology
■ Candidates will recognise complications and understand their management
■ Candidates will be able to safely and competently perform naso-gastric tube insertion
ContentAssociated anatomy & physiology
Overview of equipment
Consent
Infection control
Correct demonstration of procedure
Methods of checking location of NG tube
Rationale for NG tube insertion
Practical practice for candidates
Preparation of the patient
Contraindications
Complications and their management
Insertion of NG Tubes