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CANCELLED – Care of the Patient with a Gastrostomy Tube

In order to manage effective nutrition in patients they may require the placement of a gastrostomy tube. This workshop is aimed at health care workers / home care workers who care for patients who have a gastrostomy tube. It will cover the basic nursing care required to care for an individual with a gastrostomy tube. The prevention and management of common complications associated with gastrostomy tubes will also be discussed.

Tutor: Caroline O’Loughlin

08/12/2020

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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Dungannon
Tyrone

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