Avanos MIC-KEY G Quick Start Manual

QUICK START GUIDE
MIC-KEY* G Feeding Tube
Enteral Feeding as easy as
S TEP 1
AT TACH
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To start, attach the MIC-KEY*
G Extension Set into the
MIC-KEY* G feeding port by
matching the black lines on the
extension set and feeding port.
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Push the extension set down
firmly and "lock" it into place
by turning the connector
CLOCKWISE until you feel a
slight resistance (approximately
three-quarters turn).
DO NOT turn the connector past
!
the stop point!
It is important to keep the
!
extension set "locked" into place
during feeding.

Cleaning and Caring for the MIC-KEY* G Tube and Stoma Site

SAFET Y TIPS
• Always wash your hands thoroughly with warm,
soapy water before touching the feeding tube.
• Avoid puncturing or tearing any part
of the tube or extension sets.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR STOMA SITE
Clean the skin around and under your MIC-KEY* G
feeding tube daily using:
• Mild soap and water
• A soft, lint-free cloth or cotton tipped applicator
MIC-KEY* G TUBE & PORT CARE
Carefully rotate your MIC-KEY* G feeding tube 360° plus
!
a ¼ turn before cleaning to help prevent the tube from
sticking to the skin.
Clean the external portion of the feeding tube:
• Be careful not to pull or manipulate the tube excessively.
• Make sure both your tube and stoma are kept clean and dry.
1 2 3
S TE P 2
F LUSH
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Next, flush your MIC-KEY* G
Extension Set with water.
Use either extension set to flush.
Continuous Bolus
Extension Set Extension Set
ENFit Continuous ENFit
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Extension Set Extension Set
CHECK YOUR FILL VOLUME BY TUBE SIZE
Use sterile or distilled water to inflate balloon.
DO NOT over inflate balloon. Over inflation may increase
!
the risk of balloon damage.
Size Fill Volume
12 Fr ml
14 Fr ml
16 Fr ml
18 Fr ml
2 0 Fr ml
2 4 Fr ml
S TE P 3
BE GI N
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Now begin enteral feeding.
For bolus feeding, attach a
bolus syringe filled with your
preferred nutrition.
For continuous feeding,
attach a feeding set to a
feeding pump with your
preferred nutrition in the bag.
Bolus
Recommended Fill Volume
3 ml
5 ml
5 ml
5 ml
5 ml
5 ml
T U B E F E D . C O M
Max Fill Volume
5 ml
10 ml
10 ml
10 ml
10 ml
10 ml