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EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL FOR RISK MINIMISATION
Caution
Fluid and water can damage the pump� Before showering and
bathing always disconnect the pump�
Showering
Washing or showering with regular soap and water will
become possible again usually two weeks after insertion
of the PEG tube� To reduce the risk of stoma infection, it is
very important to leave the area clean and dry� Bathing and
swimming (after complete initial wound healing) is possible�
Early in the morning you may find that you feel stiffer than
normal� At this point you should connect the tube, take your
morning dose and wait approximately 10 to 30 minutes until
normal mobility returns�
Together with your physician, you will learn the maximum
length of time that you can stop the pump (for example before
showering) before symptoms return� This period varies from
individual to individual�
