Care of a Nasogastric (NG) Tube, Blood Glucose Monitoring and Epipen Training

Care of a Nasogastric (NG) Tube, Blood Glucose Monitoring and Epipen Training
CareofaNasogastricNGTubeBloodGlucoseMonitoringandEpipenTraining
Course Information
NG training will promote a clear, consistent and evidence based approach to the care and management of nasogastric (NG) and tubes. The course will promote the safety and well-being of all patients who require a nasogastric tubes, providing guidance regarding scope of professional practice, level of competence and accountability in nasogastric, care and management. Blood Glucose Monitoring training is aimed at those working with or responsible for testing blood glucose levels and monitoring the wellbeing of people with low (hypoglycaemia) and high (hyperglycaemia) blood glucose levels. On completion of this training course participants will be able to identify the signs of irregular blood glucose levels, test patient’s levels of blood glucose and how to manage it effectively Epipen training is suitable for any person who is involved in the administration of adrenaline pens and needs to be aware of the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylactic allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis is an extreme and severe allergic reaction. The whole body is affected, often within minutes of exposure to the allergen but sometimes after hours
Learning Outcomes

Naso- gastric tube care

·  Will be able indicate the potential need for nasogastric tube insertion.
·     Discuss and understand the theory and procedure related to assessing position/placement.
·     Explore the differences in fine bore and wide bore NG tubes.
·     Care of a patient with NG tube insitu and risks/ signs and other complications.
·     Understand the safety measurements and trust guidelines required.
Blood glucose Monitoring
·     Define and recognise high, low and target blood glucose levels.
·     Describe the benefits of blood glucose monitoring.
·     Explore different methods of monitoring blood glucose.
·     Practical guidance on monitoring blood glucose levels.
·     Describe the key factors affecting blood glucose levels and how to manage effectively.
Epipen Training
·     Allergic reactions
·     The effects of using an adrenaline pen
·     Storage
·     Administration of medicine guidelines
·     Anaphylaxis – signs, symptom and treatment
·     Auto-injectors
Target Audience
Colleagues who undertake the above clinical skills and work
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LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development
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