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Ask the RD: What To Do When Your G-Tube Becomes Dislodged

When your g-tube becomes dislodged, keep it in place with tape and cover the area until a tube can be successfully reinserted at the doctor’s office or ER.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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How to Secure a G-tube

Feeding tubes can easily get caught on something and become dislodged, causing pain and discomfort. Here's how to secure a G-tube.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS