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Gtube leaking on autisic child

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I am a school nurse and there is a 9 year old boy who is blind, deaf, autistic and has a gtube. It leaks horrible. the balloon isn't leaking, but he constantly plays with his mickey, so I think hes made the opening larger. He went to the drs yesterday and they replaced the mickey, but its still leaking so badly. He wont leave a dressing on it.. we've tried wrapping a chucks around him, but he rips it off within seconds and he soaks through his clothing several times a day. any suggestions on what may work?

thanks!
Perhaps a pediatric size abdominal binder if the parents and MD are in agreement?

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Thanks! I'll call his parents tomorrow and see what they say! Thank you!

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You're very welcome!Sent from my iPhone using allnurses

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We often use abdominal binders with "the pickers". 😄
Author: alice  3-06-2015, 18:52   Views: 887   
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