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MIC
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GASTRIC-JEJUNAL
FEEDING TUBE
ENDOSCOPIC / RADIOLOGIC PLACEMENT
GJ-Tube
Instructions for Use
Page 1: ...1 MIC GASTRIC JEJUNAL FEEDING TUBE ENDOSCOPIC RADIOLOGIC PLACEMENT GJ Tube Instructions for Use...
Page 2: ...and in a triangle configuration Warning Allow adequate distance between the insertion site and gastropexy placement to prevent interference of theT Fastener and inflated balloon 2 Localize the punctu...
Page 3: ...tomach 2 Using endoscopic guidance grasp the suture loop or the tip of the tube with atraumatic forceps 3 Advance the HALYARD MIC Gastric Jejunal feeding tube through the pylorus and upper duodenum Co...
Page 4: ...ric residuals Flush the feeding tube before and after medication administration Avoid using acidic irrigants such as cranberry juice and cola beverages to flush feeding tubes Balloon Maintenance Check...
