Abstract
UPDATED OVERVIEW: This program has been updated to include instructions that feeding tubes, administration sets, and syringes used for enteral feeding should have ENFit connectors that are incompatible with lines and syringes with Luer lock or other kinds of connectors. This will prevent errors of misconnecting a feeding tube to another line that will deliver the wrong medication or substance.
Overview: Advances in treatment and technology have made enteral feeding tubes common in a wide range of healthcare settings. As a result, familiarity with enteral feeding tubes and their use and care is a useful skill for all healthcare providers. To begin this process, this course identifies the various feeding tubes and their components.
Objectives: After completing this course, the learner should be able to: Describe gastrostomy tubes and their components. Describe jejunal tubes and their components. Describe nasogastric tubes and their components.