Cleaning

The Complex Care Guide > Gastrostomy > Routine care > Cleaning
  • For a G-button in place less than 6 weeks, only sponge bathing is recommended. Do not submerge the G-button in water
  • Clean the skin around the tube site daily or as needed using a cotton swab and mild soap and water
  • Do not use hydrogen peroxide
  • Maintain the skin around the site clean and dry
  • Do not apply a dressing to the site unless drainage is present. If drainage is noted, apply one split gauze square
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