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MIC-KEY Low Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Kit with Bolus Extension Set 18 FR 3.5 cm Each Who Uses This Product Individuals who need to be fed enterally but do not want a feeding tube to disrupt their daily lives. – Why They Love This Product: The Low-Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is smaller than a percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy PEG tube. It sits close to the skin and doesn’t need to be taped in place. It won’t catch on clothing or pull during day-to-day activities. – The MIC-KEY Low-Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is a gastronomy feeding tube g-tube that is inserted through the belly and allows feeding to be done enterally. It is made of medical-grade silicone that is specifically designed for compatibility with the human body. The G-tube’s port sits close to the skin and doesn’t need to be taped in place or covered with gauze to protect it. Instead it can easily be concealed with clothing. The low-profile design means that it won’t get in the way won’t pull and won’t cause discomfort during daily activities. An anti-reflux valve prevents stomach contents from leaking out. Features and Benefits – Unobtrusive and Easy To Conceal – Designed for Visibility and Drapability for Best Feeding Experience – SECUR-LOK Feature Locks Feeding Tube in Place – Universal Connector – Connector Design Helps Prevent Accidental Disconnection – Sits at Skin Level — Reduces Interference With Clothing – Available in Multiple French and Stoma Sizes To Fit Most Adults – Medical-Grade Silicone Is Less Likely To Be Rejected by the Body – Anti-Reflux Valve Keeps Gastric Fluids From Leaking Out – Latex-Free and Sterile Inconspicuous and Unobtrusive – The MIC-KEY Low Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Kit With Secur-Lok / ENFit-Connector is unlike a percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy PEG tube in that it is a button-style tube instead of a long one. A typical PEG tube leaves several inches of tubing that protrudes from the skin and hangs loosely. In comparison the low-profile g-tube valve protrudes from the skin and sits flat against it. There is no cord to snag on clothing backpacks or other accessories during day-to-day activities. Patients can go about their daily lives without fear that their movements will dislodge or pull on the g-tube. What Comes in the Box – MIC-KEY extension set with SECUR-LOK right angle connector – MIC-KEY bolus extension set with cath tip SECUR-LOK straight connector6-milliliter syringe35-milliliter catheter tip syringe – Directions for use – Patient care guide How To Use – Using an enteral feeding tube can seem complicated and frightening at first. In actuality it is very uncomplicated. Feeding and administering medication can both be done at home or on the go. There are two types of tube feeding methods: bolus syringe feeding and pump feeding. The method is determined by a medical professional after discussions with the patient or caregiver. Bolus Feeding It is also known as syringe feeding or gravity feeding because of the way the syringe is held: upright allowing gravity to aid the flow of the liquid. Feedings occur every three to four hours. It should take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to deliver 8 ounces of formula. For best results make sure to sit upright during the feeding and for roughly 30 minutes after. – Make sure the hands equipment and the outside of the formula container are clean. – Prime the extension tube to remove any air. This will help prevent air from entering the stomach and causing discomfort. To prime the tube flush it with room-temperature water with the 35-milliliter syringe. – Once the extension tube is filled with water engage the clamp. Remove the syringe from the extension tube and take the plunger out of the syringe. Re-insert the syringe minus plunger into the extension tube. – Line up the extension tube with the MIC-KEY feeding port and rotate clockwise to lock it in plac. – Patient Care Enteral Feeding