Medications; Care And Use; Every Time You Feed - Halyard MIC-KEY Séries Guide D'utilisation

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
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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