Guidelines for replacement of a balloon gastrostomy tube in infants and pediatric patients: The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Key Points

• The guideline aims to provide best practices for confirming balloon gastrostomy tube placements in infants and children.
• Developed by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
• Identified essential areas for future research on tube replacement
• Suggested standardized care bundles to improve outcomes
• Guidelines were approved by the ASPEN Board of Directors
• Offers recommendations on routine and nonroutine BGT replacements
• Emphasizes the importance of standardized care across clinicians