Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Grace always has crusties. I really don't know what it's from, but her GI said it's normal. Some people use gauze, we do not. The only time we ever use gauze is if she has good clothes on that I am worried about (even though it always washes off in the laundry). Her GI said the air is better than putting something over it. We also notice a lot more irritation when we do use the gauze. We just give her a bath everyday and clean it off. It also gets better over time, she had her big tube put in Dec. and was changed to a Mic Key button in Feb. It may look yuckie but it does not seem to bother her at all. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Its normal to be crusty especially in the beginning. We were told to keep it clean with soap and water and whenever we did that to turn it alittle, but of course check with your doctor. Matt has been sick alot lately and the g tube has been a great thing to have!!! Good luck. Jill, Matts mom, scad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Its normal to be crusty especially in the beginning. We were told to keep it clean with soap and water and whenever we did that to turn it alittle, but of course check with your doctor. Matt has been sick alot lately and the g tube has been a great thing to have!!! Good luck. Jill, Matts mom, scad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 anne, I notice with 's tube that she drains more or has more crusties when she has a cold or something. When she first got it she had more drainage. We used split gauze 2x2's. Nnow I only have to use them occasionally. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 anne, I notice with 's tube that she drains more or has more crusties when she has a cold or something. When she first got it she had more drainage. We used split gauze 2x2's. Nnow I only have to use them occasionally. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 anne, I notice with 's tube that she drains more or has more crusties when she has a cold or something. When she first got it she had more drainage. We used split gauze 2x2's. Nnow I only have to use them occasionally. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Anne, I always keeep a piece of gauze around Chelsea's tube, her stoma gets irritated and red if I don't. The gauze soaks up the small amount of leakage that must irritate her skin. Her site is 4 yrs old and looks great. e, Chelsea's mom(nonspecific mito) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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