Gastrostomy Tube Videos

Our Office of Patient/Family Education and Health Literacy with support from our gastroenterology and surgery teams created this series of videos. These educational videos are about G-tubes that fit close to the skin, called either a MIC-KEY or a MiniOne® tube.

The videos will provide you with the information you need to:

Care for your child’s G-tube.
Manage some common situations that may come up, like leaking and what to do if the G-tube comes out.

G-tube videos:

1. Introduction: A brief review of what a G-tube is and what the videos will talk about.

2. Cleaning the Site: Instructions on how to clean the G-tube site and signs of infection.

3. Flushing and Cleaning: Reviews how to flush and clean the G-tube and the tubing.

4. Checking the Fit and Water in the Balloon: A guide to help you tell if the G-tube is fitting correctly and how to make sure the right amount of water is in the G-tube balloon.

5. Managing Activities: Reviews ways to keep your child safe and comfortable while they move and play with a G-tube.

6. Ordering Supplies: Reviews ordering G-tube supplies for home.

7. When to Call the Healthcare Provider or Go to the Emergency Department: Explains common reasons to call your care team or seek emergency care.

8. Managing Redness and Irritation: Teaches how to care for redness and irritation of the skin around the G-tube.

9. Managing Leaking: Reviews how to manage leaking of stomach liquid around the G-tube.

10. Preventing and Managing Blocked or Clogged G-Tubes: Explains how to prevent a G-tube from becoming blocked or clogged, and what to do if the G-tube is blocked or clogged.