Leakage Around the G-Tube Causes Prevention and Treatment Inward and outward movement of the • Verify tube placement using method tube recommended by your health care Tube tract enlargement caused by provider. excessive back-and-forth motion • Stabilize the feeding tube externally Rapidly infusing formula via bolus by adjusting the external skin disk, as recommended by your health care Balloon internal bumper is defective or provider. needs more water • Infuse medications and formula slowly. • Monitor water volume of the feeding tube balloon to ensure proper inflation. Yeast Infection Causes Prevention and Treatment Infrequent dressing changes (if using) • Remove the cause. Preventing moisture buildup is the most important intervention. Prolonged skin contact with moisture • Keep area dry and open to air – a fan or (wet dressings) hair dryer on a cool setting may be used Susceptibility to yeast to dry the area. (immune-compromised, diabetes) • Ask your health care provider if an Antibiotic therapy antifungal powder or cream would be helpful. Look for: n Redness n Skin breakdown n Small, inflamed, pus-filled blisters n Burning sensation at the tube site A stoma site with yeast infection 20