Introduction To The Mic-Key* Sf Feeding Tube; Introduction To Tube Feeding; About The Mic-Key* Sf Feeding Tube; Mic-Key* Sf Feeding Tube Features - Halyard MIC-KEY SF Anweisungen

INTRODUCTION TO THE MIC-KEY

INTRODUCTION TO TUBE FEEDING

Good nutrition maintains health, growth, and healing. When a person cannot eat enough to meet
nutritional requirements, often they are treated by a gastrostomy. A gastrostomy comfortably
delivers the nourishment and liquid that your body needs through a tube into the stomach.
Formula suitable for tube feeding may be commercially prepared or may be blenderized table food
prescribed by your Medical Professional.
Adequate nutrition depends on the right type and amount of formula. Your Medical Professional has
prescribed your feeding schedule, formula, and amount of water.
ABOUT THE MIC-KEY * SF FEEDING TUBE
A MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube has been inserted into your stomach through the abdominal wall.
There is an inflatable balloon at one end and an external base at the other, which together keep
your Feeding Tube in place. This tube allows for the intake of food and water that your body
requires.
Your Medical Professional has measured you to ensure that you have the right size MIC-KEY* SF
Feeding Tube and has provided you with care and maintenance instructions. You also received
instructions about your diet and medication. This pamphlet will help you remember the instructions.
Important: Follow the instructions closely and never put any unapproved diet or medication
through your tube.
French Size, Stoma Length,
Feed Port
Low-Profile
Balloon
For more information about MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube products,
visit our websites:
Clinicians:
www.mic-key.com
• Links to relevant journal articles
• Instructions for use
• Care guide pamphlets
• Animated care instructions
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* SF FEEDING TUBE
Lot Number Balloon Inflation
Balloon Inflation Radio-Opaque
Indicator
Patients:
www.mic-key.com
• Patient success stories
• Links to relevant journal articles
• "Be the Expert" forum articles
• Instructions for Use
• Care guide pamphlets
• Animated care instructions
MIC-KEY SF FEEDING TUBE FEATURES
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THE EXTERNAL BASE

The external base holds the tube in place while allowing air
circulation to the skin around and underneath it. The bottom
of the base should rest just above the skin surface. A good fit
is considered one-sixteenth inch (2 mm) above the skin, or
approximately the thickness of a dime.

THE FEED PORT

Nourishment and liquids are delivered through the
gastrostomy tube and into the stomach through the Feed
Port.
The anti-reflux valve located inside and toward the top of the
Feed Port helps prevent stomach contents from leaking out
of the tube. The use of the Extension Set will open or unlock
the valve. The Extension Set is used for feeding and venting
(also called decompression or burping).

THE BALLOON INFLATION PORT

The balloon, which holds the tube in place, is inflated with sterile or distilled water and deflated
by inserting a small Luer slip syringe into the Balloon Inflation Port. It should be used only when
checking the balloon volume or replacing the MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube.
Important: Never attempt to feed or
Port
introduce medication through the Balloon
Inflation Port.
The recommended fill volume is labeled
directly on the Balloon Inflation Port in ml.
THE BALLOON INFLATION
INDICATOR
The MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube contains
a unique indicator that provides a visual
Tubing
indication when the balloon pressure is
below recommended volume. This indicator
is a simple way to monitor the pressure of
the device while it is in the body without
having to remove it. If the ORANGE indicator
is seen, fill the balloon until the indicator
goes away and do not exceed the maximum fill volume labeled on the device. If the ORANGE
indicator continues to appear while inflating the device, contact your Medical Professional.
Balloon Fill Volume by Tube Size
Maximum
Size Fill balloon until the Fill Volume
ORANGE balloon indicator
10 Fr
goes away.
Do not exceed the
12 Fr
maximum fill volume.
14 Fr
16 Fr
18 Fr
20 Fr
24 Fr
Bottom of tube base should rest 1/16 in. or 2 mm above
the skin surface. Note: Use sterile or distilled water to fill
balloon. Do not over-inflate balloon.
3 ml
3 ml
5 ml
5 ml
5 ml
8 ml
8 ml
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