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Gastrostomy Button: Daily Care Page 2 of 4 CARE OF THE SKIN AROUND THE GASTROSTOMY BUTTON 1. The skin around the button should be cleaned twice a day. Clean the skin 3 times a d
ay if the gastrostomy button site becomes red or if drainage occurs. the bathtub. Be sure the plug is closed. The swab dipped in soapy water. If there is drainage hydrogen peroxide
and half water. Rinse and dry the skin well. feeding and after giving medicines (Picture 2). getting coated with formula or pieces of food. cotton swab dipped in warm water. plug af
ter you have cleaned it. continue to work. syringe to push water Once a day, wash the feeding tubes in warm, soapy water (Picture 3). remove dried formula or food. Rinse the tubes W at