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Patient Education Guide

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Applied Medical Technology, Inc.

8006 Katherine Boulevard

Brecksville, OH 44141

www.AppliedMedical.net

ISO 13485 Registered Company

Support is available. In addition to your healthcare provider, there are many 

resources available to help you with enteral feeding.

www.Oley.org

www.P2pusa.org

www.FeedingTubeAwareness.com

www.FoodForTubies.com

Guidence & support to help you manage your gastrostomy tube (G-Tube)

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Patient Education Guide

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Страница 1: ...Registered Company Support is available In addition to your healthcare provider there are many resources available to help you with enteral feeding www Oley org www P2pusa org www FeedingTubeAwareness com www FoodForTubies com Guidence support to help you manage your gastrostomy tube G Tube Patient Education Guide Low Profile Gastric Jejunal Enteral Feeding Tube G JET Button Innovating Educating C...

Страница 2: ...possible for a person to eat and thus deny the body of essential nutrients In such cases a gastrostomy tube G tube is inserted to provide direct access to the stomach for feeding A G tube is a convenient comfortable and effective means for delivering nutritional formulas to the body These nutritional formulas are either commercially available or homemade using a food processor A healthcare provide...

Страница 3: ...ult or impossible for you to eat orally denying your body of essential nutrients In such cases your healthcare provider will select the best type of alternative feeding for your situation A Gastrostomy Tube also known as a G tube may be inserted through the abdominal wall to provide direct access to the stomach for feeding A Gastric Jejunal Tube also know as a G J tube may be inserted through the ...

Страница 4: ...y diet so growth and development can continue It will take time to adjust to tube feeding at home but with the help of your healthcare provider some practice and this patient education guide you will gain confidence to take care of your G JET Button Additional Support In addition to your healthcare provider there are many resources available to help you with Enteral Tube Feeding www oley org The O...

Страница 5: ...d with the prescribed amount of water Gastric Holes Gastric holes are located immediately after the balloon to provide gastric only access through the gastric port 4 5 Device meets biocompatibility standard ISO 10993 and is approved for permanent contact greater than 30 days MR Conditional It is recommended to check the balloon volume as directed by your healthcare provider See page 20 for complet...

Страница 6: ...ster means more patient comfort a c d b a b c d Applied Medical Technology Inc 9 Reduces Risk of Misconnections Right Angle Feed Set Jejunal length printed on J strap and laser engraved on the external bolster G and J safety plugs have distinctive shapes for tactile differentiation Clearly Labeled Right Angle Extension Set White Gastric Glow Green Jejunal Accidentally feeding the stomach instead o...

Страница 7: ...ctions and the translucent material aids visualization so you can see the flow through the Y Port walls If pullouts persist ask for an AMT Clamp to reduce disconnects The AMT Clamp Device part number is 4 3000 Call Today 1 800 869 7382 Gastric lumen cross sectional area x Contains tungsten Competitor ª Jejunal lumen cross sectional area Comparison calculations of the competitor are based on corres...

Страница 8: ...Locked Position Applied Medical Technology Inc Gastric White Extension Set 13 Attaching Extension Set to the Gastric Port 1 Remove the gastric decompression medication port safety plug see page 7 7 from the top of the G JET Button revealing the white color interlock 2 Holding the button as shown in Figure B line up the black mark on the gastric Decompression Medication Extension Set with the black...

Страница 9: ...eeding 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 Jejunal Feeding For all feeding methods it is recommended tha...

Страница 10: ...freely up and down the tube Do this as directed by your healthcare provider DO NOT use continuous or high intermittent suction High pressure could collapse the G JET Button or injure the stomach tissue and cause bleeding Flush the gastric port EVERY SIX HOURS with at least 30 ml of water This guide is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care and advice Your first source of inform...

Страница 11: ...ning of the G JET Button is during a bath Make sure you allow the stoma site to completely air dry afterwards X DO NOT ROTATE DEVICE Applied Medical Technology Inc 19 Always check your stoma site for redness pain soreness swelling or unusual drainage If any of these signs or symptoms are observed contact your healthcare provider for advice Gauze or pads are not necessary If there is leakage the G ...

Страница 12: ...ld their balloons Your healthcare provider can recommend the best fill volume for you Just like AMT s MiniONE Balloon Buttons the G JET Button s balloon fill volume can be easily adjusted for an individualized fit to reduce leaks and improve patient comfort See below for minimum recommended and maximum fill volumes 5 ml 4 ml 3 ml Applied Medical Technology Inc Feed Set Extension Set Maintenance 21...

Страница 13: ... formula is delivered too quickly Call your healthcare provider if symptoms continue NOTE The recommended fill volume is printed on the balloon fill valve as well as on page 20 Feeding Tube Becomes Disconnected Stop the feeding pump and estimate the amount of formula lost Wipe and wash tube connections thoroughly with soap water With soap and water clean the inside of the extension set and feed po...

Страница 14: ... Ensure the balloon is filled to the prescribed volume see the table on page 20 NOTE The recommended fill volume is printed on the top of the balloon fill valve Check that the G J tube corresponds to the prescribed French size and length If the incorrect device is in place call your healthcare provider The G J tube may be too tight or too loose around your stoma Call your healthcare provider to ha...

Страница 15: ...9 7382 Applied Medical Technology Inc Order Stoma Length CM Jejunal Length CM Order Stoma Length CM Jejunal Length CM GJ 1410 15 GJ 1410 22 GJ 1412 15 GJ 1412 22 GJ 1412 30 GJ 1415 15 GJ 1415 22 GJ 1415 30 GJ 1415 45 GJ 1417 15 GJ 1417 22 GJ 1417 30 GJ 1417 45 GJ 1420 22 GJ 1420 30 GJ 1420 45 GJ 1423 30 GJ 1423 45 GJ 1425 30 GJ 1425 45 GJ 1427 30 GJ 1427 45 GJ 1430 45 GJ 1435 45 GJ 1440 45 GJ 1444...

Страница 16: ...Patient Name Healthcare Provider Name Phone Placement Date Fill in the above infomation or peel off die cut sticker from tray 28 Applied Medical Technology Inc 29 TYPE OF FEEDING Bolus Y N Continuous Y N Water to Prime Tube Before Feeding ml Flow Rate Formula Hour Additional Water ml Length of Feeding Minutes Additional Water ml SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Save the MRI Safety Card for your Records CONTAC...

Страница 17: ...nterest in AMT Please fill out the following forms on our website so that we may share your story We would like to extend our gratitude towards you and your family for sharing your personal journey with us Your message of strength and courage helps other families transition into the enteral nutrition community See testimonials on our website and share your story today at SocialMedia Connect with A...

Страница 18: ...ebsite at http www AppliedMedical net Contact We will get back to you as soon as possible We re always growing and with innovation comes questions We want to be there for you every step of the way so please contact us Applied Medical Technology Inc Call Today 1 800 869 7382 32 33 CALL Toll Free 800 869 7382 Local 440 717 4000 EMAIL USA CS AppliedMedical net International ICS AppliedMedical net FAX...

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