Introduction To The Mic-Key* Sf Feeding Tube; Introduction To Tube Feeding; About The Mic-Key* Sf Feeding Tube - Halyard MIC-KEY Séries Guide D'utilisation

INTRODUCTION TO THE MIC-KEY

INTRODUCTION TO TUBE FEEDING

Good nutrition maintains health, growth, and healing. When a person cannot eat enough to meet
nutritional requirements, often they are treated by a gastrostomy. A gastrostomy comfortably
delivers the nourishment and liquid that your body needs through a tube into the stomach.
Formula suitable for tube feeding may be commercially prepared or may be blenderized table food
prescribed by your Medical Professional.
Adequate nutrition depends on the right type and amount of formula. Your Medical Professional has
prescribed your feeding schedule, formula, and amount of water.
ABOUT THE MIC-KEY
A MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube has been inserted into your stomach through the abdominal wall.
There is an inflatable balloon at one end and an external base at the other, which together keep
your Feeding Tube in place. This tube allows for the intake of food and water that your body
requires.
Your Medical Professional has measured you to ensure that you have the right size MIC-KEY* SF
Feeding Tube and has provided you with care and maintenance instructions. You also received
instructions about your diet and medication. This pamphlet will help you remember the instructions.
Important: Follow the instructions closely and never put any unapproved diet or medication
through your tube.
Feed Port
Low-Profile
Balloon
For more information about MIC-KEY* SF Feeding Tube products,
visit our websites:
Clinicians:
www.mic-key.com
• Links to relevant journal articles
• Instructions for use
• Care guide pamphlets
• Animated care instructions
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* SF FEEDING TUBE
French Size, Stoma Length,
Lot Number
Balloon Inflation
Indicator
Patients:
www.mic-key.com
• Patient success stories
• Links to relevant journal articles
• "Be the Expert" forum articles
• Instructions for Use
• Care guide pamphlets
• Animated care instructions
SF FEEDING TUBE
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Balloon Inflation
Port
Radio-Opaque
Tubing