Medications; Care And Use; Every Time You Feed; Tube Care And Maintenance - Halyard MIC-KEY SF Anweisungen

MEDICATIONS

Give medications in liquid form. Thick medication can plug the
Feed Port and is easier to give when diluted with water.
When a medication is available only in tablets or capsules, check
with your Medical Professional first to make sure it can be crushed
and mixed with water.
Important: Do not mix medication with formula unless directed
by your Medical Professional. Do not inject medication into the
Balloon Inflation Port.

CARE AND USE

EVERY TIME YOU FEED:

Always wash your hands with warm soapy water before touching your tube.
Develop a habit of inspecting the skin around the tube (stoma) after feeding by completing the
following steps:
1. Make sure the skin is clean and dry.
2. Observe the stoma for a few minutes checking for gastric leakage.
3. The MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube does not require
a dressing, but if you are using a dressing for
leakage, make sure to change it when it becomes
wet or soiled. Never allow a wet dressing to
remain in contact with the skin.
4. Gently clean the skin around the stoma.
5. Rotate the MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube and clean
debris.
6. Use cotton-tipped applicators or a soft cloth,
using soap and warm water. If you think soap is
irritating the skin, try cleansing with water alone
or try another soap. (See )
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Important: Do not insert cotton-tipped
applicators or any other foreign objects through the Feed Port as this may damage the valve.
7. It is important to keep the Feed Port clean. Dried formula may lodge inside the recess and hold
the valve open. The best preventative measure is to flush thoroughly with enough water to clear
all formula. Clean the Feed Port with a cotton-tipped applicator or a soft cloth to remove oil or
food. Be sure that residual formula is not left to pool and dry inside the Feed Port. If you receive
a continuous feeding, flush the MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube through the extension set tubing at
least three times daily.
8. Wash the Extension Set after every feeding with warm soapy water and rinse it thoroughly.
Prompt flushing and rinsing prevents formula from drying and building up. Extension Sets are
disposable and should be replaced every two weeks.
Important: Avoid using acidic irrigants such as cranberry juice and carbonated soft drinks to
flush as the acidity when combined with formula proteins may actually contribute to clogging.
Avoid puncturing or tearing any part of the MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube.
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CARE AND USE

TUBE CARE AND MAINTENANCE:

• Clean the skin around your MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube every day using:
• Mild soap and water
• A soft, lint-free cloth
• Always wash your hands thoroughly with warm,
soapy water before touching your feeding tube.
• Avoid puncturing or tearing any part of your tube
or extension sets.
• Carefully rotate your MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube 360°
plus a ¼ turn before cleaning to help prevent the tube
or balloon from sticking to your skin.
ORANGE
• If indicator is visible, refill the balloon
until orange indicator is no longer visible
(see chart on page 7 for maximum fill volumes).
• If ORANGE indicator continues to be visible
replace with a new MIC-KEY* SF Feeding
Tube to avoid potential tube dislodgement.
(Contact your medical professional if you need assistance.)
Note: Use caution when filling or removing water from the
balloon and hold tube securely to stoma to prevent tube from coming out.

REPLACING YOUR TUBE:

Change tube every 3 months for optimal results. See your medical professional if you are
experiencing any of the following and request your stoma length be checked with the MIC-KEY* SF
Stoma Measuring Device (SMD):
a. Significant weight gain or loss
b. Tube pinches or feels tight
c. Tube feels too loose and/or stoma is leaking
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d. Stoma is uncomfortable and/or irritated
e. Tube does not rotate during regular maintenance (feels stuck or buried)
Deflate Balloon to Remove
MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube
ORANGE indicator
alerts you when balloon
volume is LOW
Use SMD for Replace with New
Proper Tube Sizing MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube
~ 2 mm above skin
Stoma
length
(cm)
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