Description

Radio-opaque polyurethane percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy tube for use with CH15 PEG for long term feeding

NPSA compliant.

Tube Design

· Material: Polyurethane, latex free
· Intestinal tube: 120cm (cut to size required).
· Interval markings: Intestinal tube markings every 10cm
· White radio-opaque strip along tube length.
· Distal double S-Bend (end of intestinal tube) with olive (Bullet) tip and small antenna tube.

Pack Contents

· Polyurethane intestinal tube with teflon coated guidewires and Y-shaped positioning screw.
· Y-connector.
· 15FR luer-lock adapter.
· Negative/positive luer-lock (green) adapter.
· Freka UK funnel adapter.

Contraindications.

· Ileus.
· Gross ascites.
· Peritonitis.
· Oesophageal obstruction.
· Malignancy at anticipated puncture site.
· Inability to pass endoscope.
· Active gastric/duodenal ulceration.
· Clotting disorders.
· Gross obesity

Tube Care

Flush tube before and after feeding using the universal funnel adapter attached and preferably a 50ml syringe. Use cooled boiled water to flush.

Administration of Medication

Liquid or dissolved medication should be administrated via the tube whenever possible. Do not use crushed tablets.

Important Notes

· Do not use fluids containing acids, particularly fruit juices, since they may cause coagulation of the nutritional protein.
· If the tube blocks, the tube must be exchanged. Under no circumstances should the tube be forced flushed. Nor should any attempt be made to recreate patency by use of a guidewire. This could cause damage to the tube, injury to the patient and peritonitis due to leakage.
· Flush the tube before and after each administration of medication. Do not under any circumstances administer medications such as antacids together with the formula.