Living with a G Tube: Instructional Videos

Living with a G Tube: Instructional Videos

This series of instructional videos from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is designed to prepare patients and families for what it is like to live with a G tube. Watch to learn about G tube supplies, changing the G tube, checking the water in the balloon, and connecting and disconnecting the extension.

Watch the Full Series Here

Chapters include:

En Español: To access Spanish subtitles for each video, click on the gear icon ("settings") within the YouTube player. Choose “subtitles” and then choose “Spanish” from the menu.

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