Decompressing The Stomach; Dual Extension/Feed Set Hook-Up - AMT G-JET Button Patient Education Manual

Decompressing the Stomach

ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR CLINICIAN'S INSTRUCTIONS:
Your healthcare provider may recommend decompressing or "venting" the stomach
(letting the air or liquid out) before or after feeding to help relieve pressure.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care and advice.
Your first source of information should be your healthcare provider.
Stomach/Gastric Decompression:
Connect the Gastric (White) Extension Set to the
white port labeled "G" for gastric
directions see page 13). The end of the Extension Set
may be left open for gravity drainage, or connected
to low intermittent suction.
Raise the Extension Set approximately 6" above the
stomach so gas and stomach contents can pass
freely up and down the tube. Do this as directed by
your healthcare provider.
DO NOT
use continuous or high intermittent suction.
High pressure could collapse the G-JET
injure the stomach tissue and cause bleeding.
Flush the gastric port EVERY SIX HOURS
least 30 ml of water.
CAUTION: DO NOT administer medications through the jejunal feeding port.
Administering Medication:
Use liquid medications when possible.
Speak with your pharmacist to determine if it is safe to crush solid medication and
mix with water. If safe, crush the solid or tablet medication into a fine powder using
a pill crusher or the back of a spoon.
Mix the powder with warm water until it is completely dissolved before administering
through the Gastric (White) port of the G-JET
DO NOT
crush enteric-coated tablets, timed-release tablets or capsules.
DO NOT
mix medications.
DO NOT
add medications to food formulas or containers.
EVERY SIX HOURS
Flush the gastric port
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Dual Extension/Feed Set Hook-Up

Feed Set & Extension Set Hook-Up:
To Attach an Extension Set to the Gastric Port of the G-JET
Follow the directions on page 13, steps 1 through 3.
To Attach a Feed Set to the Jejunal Port of the G-JET
Follow the directions on page 12, steps 1 through 3. However,
on step 3 only turn the feed set a 1/4 turn.
Gastric (White) Extension Set:
Turn a 3/4 Turn Clockwise
Do NOT attempt to rotate the adapter past 3/4 turn.
freely when first inserted into the gastric or jejunal port, ensure the adapter is pushed
in all the way and that there is nothing blocking the gastric or jejunal port.
Remove the extension set by rotating the connector
the black line of the extension or feed set aligns with the black line on the gastric or
jejunal port. Remove the set and cap the AMT gastric or jejunal port with the attached
port safety plug.
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Set: Turn a 1/4 Turn Clockwise
If the adapter does not rotate
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
until
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