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G- Tube Balloon Rupture

Gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are feeding devices that provide liquid nutrition, medication and other fluids directly into the stomach. There are many types of G-tubes, some are placed in Image Guided Therapy (IGT) and some are placed by General Surgeons. Most, but not all, have a balloon on the end of the G-tube, located inside the stomach, which when inflated with sterile or distilled water acts to keep the tube in place and prevent it from falling out or accidently becoming dislodged.

Any kind of indwelling medical device has the potential to break or degrade with use and over time. G-tube safety checks at home are one way to help ensure that a patients G-tube balloon is still intact and functioning well, long after the feeding tube has been placed in the hospital.

RECOMMENDATION:
Connected Care teaches families and home care nurses that it is important to check the amount of water in a balloon type G-tube at least once a week. Many families tell us that they do this routinely on Sundays.

In general, to prevent the balloon from leaking or breaking which can cause dislodgement, it is recommended that Balloon G-tubes be changed at least every six to eight months

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