Feeding Into The Jejunum - AMT G-JET Button Patient Education Manual

Feeding into the Jejunum

For all feeding methods, it is recommended that you feed with your head elevated
above your heart. You should stay in an upright position for at least 30 minutes after
feeding. Please consult your healthcare provider to create a feeding plan that meets
your needs.
Jejunal Feeding:
Gather the needed materials: formula, feed set, irrigating syringe, enteral feeding pump
and water for flushing the tube.
ALWAYS BEFORE
wash your hands
Button. Wash with soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel.
Shake ready-to-use formula and wipe the container tops before opening with a clean
OR
cloth mix powdered or concentrated formula with water according to the nutritional
label directions.
(ALWAYS follow the manufacturer's instructions. DO NOT mix new formula with old formula.)
Prime the tubing: Attach the feeding bag tubing to the right angle feed set and clamp one
or both tubes. Pour the prescribed amount of formula into the feeding bag and allow
the liquid to flow through to the end of the tubing where it is clamped off. This pushes
the air out of the tubing and prevents it from being pumped into the stomach.
(Glow Green
Connect the Jejunal ™ ) Feed Set to the
jejunal.
(For detailed directions see page 12)
Connect the feeding bag tubing to the pump. Set the flow rate. Unclamp the tubes and
begin feeding.
(Follow the manufacturer's directions to set the pump.)
When feeding is complete, clamp both the feed set tubing and the feed bag tubing.
Then disconnect the feeding bag.
Flush the feed set with the prescribed amount of water.
Disconnect the feed set and wash it with warm soapy water.
Never attempt to bolus feed through the jejunal lumen.
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preparing the formula and touching the G-JET
Glow Green
™ port labeled "J" for
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®
Jejunal Feeding Continued:
Flush the jejunal port
USE FORCE. Note: If you are simultaneously decompressing the stomach while
feeding and you see formula in the gastric drainage, stop the feeding and notify your
healthcare provider.
WARNING: NEVER CONNECT THE JEJUNAL PORT TO SUCTION. DO NOT
MEASURE RESIDUALS FROM THE JEJUNAL PORT.
CAUTION: DO NOT ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS THROUGH THE JEJUNAL
FEEDING PORT. THIS WILL CLOG THE TUBE. TO HELP AVOID CLOGGING, USE
A FEEDING PUMP TO DELIVER FORMULA THROUGH THE JEJUNAL LUMEN.
NEVER ALLOW FORMULA TO REMAIN IN THE TUBE.
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EVERY SIX HOURS WITH AT LEAST 30 ml WATER. DO NOT
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