BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #472
All Things Enteral Access Part 2
with Dr. Peter Bream
We are back with Part 2 of All Things Enteral Access with Dr. Peter Bream! We discuss various aspects of enteric access and management of complications with G and GJ-tubes.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, August 9). Ep. 472 – All Things Enteral Access Part 2 [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Peter Bream
Dr. Peter Bream is a practicing interventional radiologist and professor with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
Dr. Aparna Baheti
Dr. Aparna Baheti is a practicing Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington.
Synopsis
Dr. Bream provides detailed advice on troubleshooting common issues such as leaking tubes, infections, and clogs. He emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing special populations, such as patients with ALS and head and neck cancer, and offers guidance for safe and effective procedures. The conversation is rich with practical tips, tricks, and valuable insights that cater to both new and experienced practitioners.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:47 - Special Populations
07:21 - ALS Patients
09:57 - Head and Neck Cancer Patients
14:05 - Techniques for Gastric Bypass and Altered Anatomy
18:11 - Addressing G-Tube Issues
27:16 - Converting G to GJ-Tubes
31:11 - Advanced Tips and Tricks
Resources
Weighted Tip Extensions Result in Fewer Gastrojejunostomy Tube Migrations and Increase Tube Lifespan:
https://www.jvir.org/article/S1051-0443(22)01243-X/abstract
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