G-tube Care Notebook

• Download a full PDF version of the G-tube Care Notebook (English)
• Download a full PDF version of the G-tube Care Notebook (Spanish)

Understanding gastrostomy tubes

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• G-tube care team members
• Methods for placing a G-tube
• Types of G-tubes
• Other procedures

Daily care

• Daily care
• Tube and skin care
• Types of dressings
• Stabilizing a tube
• Flushing
• Giving medication

Feeding

• Feeding your child with a tube
• Types of feeding and schedules
• Feeding tips
• Venting, residuals and cleaning equipment

Troubleshooting

• Granulation tissue (granuloma)

Emergencies

• Emergencies

Resources

• Additional resources
• Parent advice

Preparing for home

• Contacting your care providers
• Forms
• Resources

Glossary

• Glossary