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K G Lawrence

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Low profile gastrostomy devices.

Many styles of gastrostomy tubes have been developed and used over the years by patients requiring long-term enteral feedings. As an alternative to the use of the traditional gastrostomy tube, the low profile gastrostomy device (LPGD) was introduced in the mid-1980s. The purpose of this article is to provide an historical overview of gastrostomy tubes and the LPGD. The authors will highlight advantages and limitations of the two main types of LPGDs. Teaching guidelines are included. Nurses who possess a strong knowledge base on the latest trends in low profile gastrostomy devices will be better prepared to educate patients, family members, and caregivers.

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Using the nursing process to solve a problem: post-op tape blisters.

ET nursing consultation was requested for the treatment of ten cases of tape blisters within six months, the majority of which were post-op following hip surgery. When the ET nursing staff was asked to develop a standard treatment protocol for these blisters, they used the nursing process. They identified the problem, assessed the situation, planned and implemented a response, and evaluated the results in an ongoing manner. It was then theorized that lack of "stretch" in the tape might be causing the tape blisters. After five stretch tapes were assessed for ease of removing the paper backing, handling, application, flexibility, and adhesion, one tape was preferred by the operating room and nursing unit staffs and was put into routine use in October 1992. No further blisters have been noted since this change was made. By using the nursing process, the authors ultimately eliminated post-op tape blisters in the facility.

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