Tubes Issues

Step 1: Check Symptoms

Indwelling Urinary Catheter (IDC) & Suprapubic Catheter (SPC)

  • Blocked/Not draining
  • Fallen out/Pulled out
  • Leakage/Bypassing of urine around insertion site
  • Localised skin reaction at SPC insertion site

Percutaneous Gastrostomy (PEG) and Jejunostomy (PEJ) Tubes

  • Fallen out/Pulled out
  • Blocked Gastrostomy tube

Step 2: What are the resident's observations, A‑G assessment and advance care directive?