Define Gastrotomy

Question 1

Define gastronomy

Answer 1

A device which is initially surgically introduced via an opening from the abdomen to the stomach to meet the patients nutritional requirement

Question 2

How long can a low profile device/ button stay in situ for?

Answer 2

Between 4-6 months

Question 3

What degree must a person be fed by at least?

Answer 3

30

Question 4

What is the name for the device that can be inserted into the stoma if the device comes out?

Answer 4

Enplugs

Question 5

How long does it take for a stoma to close?

Answer 5

2 hours

Question 6

What do you do if the person is vomiting?

Answer 6

Op the feed
Keep food off for 15 minutes

Question 7

When should you wash your hands?

Answer 7

Erode you prepare the feed
When you reach the person
When you have finished feeding

Question 8

How long can a prepacked feed hang for?

Answer 8

24 hours

Question 9

How long can prepacked feeds be hung for, opened for and stored in the fridge for?

Answer 9

Hung: 24 hrs
Opened: 4 hrs
Stored in fridge: 24 hours

Question 10

What’s the order for giving a feed?

Answer 10

Flushing
Bolts feeding sometimes
Prepare the pump feed
Finish feed