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RADI-Radiology

Demystifying G-tubes

Monday, May 19, 2025
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Room 405
CE: 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
Capturing for On Demand

Confused about the difference between a G-tube, a GJ-tube and a venting tube? How do insertion with interventional radiology, surgery, and GI differ? This lecture will help demystify all aspects of enteral feeding tubes, including indications and trouble shooting.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
  • Describe various types of enteral access
  • Identify indications for enteral access
  • List different techniques for placing enteral access
  • Demonstrate post-procedural care and documentation surrounding enteral access
  • Recognize post-procedural complications and describe how to address these situations