Living with a G Tube: Instructional Videos

This series of instructional videos from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is designed to prepare patients and families for what it is like to live with a G tube. Watch to learn about G tube supplies, changing the G tube, checking the water in the balloon, and connecting and disconnecting the extension.

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Chapters include:

• Living with a G Tube

• Changing James' G Tube

• How to Change a G Tube with James

• How to Remove and Replace a G Tube with G Tube Doll

• Explaining G Tube Kit Supplies

• Confirming Placement After G Tube Insertion

• Connecting and Disconnecting a G Tube Extension

• How to Check the Water in a G Tube Balloon

En Español: To access Spanish subtitles for each video, click on the gear icon ("settings") within the YouTube player. Choose "subtitles" and then choose "Spanish" from the menu.

https://info.chop.edu/3uKbL5J

Reviewed on November 23, 2022