GJ-Tube Replacement Protocol

GJ Tube Replacement Protocol:

1.       GT/Foley placed to maintain stoma patency

a.       Call Gen Surg if after-hours and unable to place tube for patency

2.   7am-4:30pm

a.       ED or floor representative calls IR RN 323-3444 to plan replacement

3.   4:30pm-8pm

a.       ED or floor representative calls IR MD on call to plan replacement

4.   8pm-7am

a.       Hold on call if non-urgent until 7am.

                                                              i.      For overnight admissions to obs status, resident must call promptly at 7am to get patient on the list for the day!

b.       OK for meds to be given via GT, foley, or NG