On the outside of the tube there are three ports you will see labeled: gastric, jejunal and balloon (see picture below) and each serve a different purpose. The gastric port of the tube sits in the …

What is a gastrostomy-jejunostomy tube? A gastrostomy-jejunostomy tube - commonly abbreviated as "G-J tube" - is a tube that is placed into your child's stomach and small …

Gastrostomy (G) tubes and Gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tubes are placed through a surgically or percutaneously created tract from the abdominal wall into the stomach. Uses include …

A GJ tube has two access ports, a gastric port that leads to the stomach and a jejunal port that leads to the small intestine. A gastrojejunostomy feeding tube allows for continuous feeding …

Radiopaque Stripe (I) Jejunal Exit Ports. Upon initial placement, patient or caretaker should note the skin level centimeter marking on the tube. Prior to each tube feeding or administration of …

You have 2 ports at the end of your tube. One is the gastric port (G-port) that goes directly to your stomach. The other one is the jejunal port (J-port). Make sure you know which one is the J …

There are three ports on the MIC GJ-tube: 1.Jejunal port = the clear J-port in middle This port is used to give feedings, liquids and medicine into the jejunum. 2.Gastric port = the clear G-port …

ports: openings on the outside end of the gastrostomy tube, used to give food or medicines, or to fill the inside balloon with water. There may be 2 or 3 ports. Ports have a flip-top cap that can …

A GJ tube will have more than one port or connecting end. One port goes to the stomach and the other port goes to the jejunum [jay-JOO-num] or small bowel. Make sure you connect the …

A GJ tube goes through the abdomen and ends up in two different places: the stomach for medicine and ventilation, and the small intestine (jejunum) for feeding. Like G and J tubes, GJ …