Avanos MIC-KEY GJ Quick Start Manual

QUICK START GUIDE
MIC-KEY* GJ Feeding Tube
Enteral Feeding as easy as
S TE P 1
AT TACH
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To start, attach the MIC-KEY*
GJ Extension Set into the
MIC-KEY* jejunal 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* GJ Tube and Stoma Site

SAFETY 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.
DO NOT rotate the MIC-KEY* GJ. This may cause
!
the tube to kink and possibly lose position.

CLEANING AND CARING FOR STOMA SITE

Clean the skin around and under your MIC-KEY* GJ
feeding tube daily using:
• Mild soap and water
• A soft, lint-free cloth or cotton tipped applicator
MIC-KEY* GJ TUBE & PORT CARE
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* GJ
Extension Set with water.
Use either extension set to flush.
Continuous Bolus
Extension Set Extension Set
ENFit Continuous ENFit
® ®
Extension Set Extension Set
CLEAN THE JEJUNAL, GASTRIC AND BALLOON PORTS:
• Use a cotton-tipped applicator and/or soft cloth to
remove all residual formula and medication.
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.
Code
0270-XX-Y.Y-15
0270-XX-Y.Y-22
0270-XX-Y.Y-30
0270-XX-Y.Y-45
8270-XX-Y.Y-15
8270-XX-Y.Y-22
8270-XX-Y.Y-30
8270-XX-Y.Y-45
S TE P 3
BE G IN
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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
3 ml
3 ml
7 ml
3 ml
3 ml
3 ml
7 ml
T U B E F E D . C O M
Max Fill Volume
5 ml
5 ml
5 ml
10 ml
5 ml
5 ml
5 ml
10 ml