Taking Care of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

Taking Care of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

The uses and benefits of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) are discussed. It is less expensive than the usual gastrostomy since no surgery is required. Some complications, and ways to avoid them, are also discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of nursing 1988-01, Vol.88 (1), p.42-45
Hauptverfasser: Starkey, Janet F., Jefferson, Patricia A., Kirby, Donald F.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Catheters
Digestive system
Disease
Endoscopy
Enteral nutrition
Enteral Nutrition - nursing
Gastroscopy
Gastrostomy
Gastrostomy - methods
Gastrostomy - nursing
General anesthesia
Health care
Humans
Liquids
Medical technology
Nursing
Nutritional support
Registered nurses
Stomach
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Zusammenfassung:The uses and benefits of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) are discussed. It is less expensive than the usual gastrostomy since no surgery is required. Some complications, and ways to avoid them, are also discussed.
ISSN:0002-936X
1538-7488
DOI:10.2307/3425825