Continuous Tube Feeding Instructions. Connect the feeding bag tubing to the feeding tube port. Avoid pulling back on the plunger if you have a j tube clamp the tube and let the water soak for 15 minutes. For 24 48 hours when label instructions are followed. Tube feeding formula and volume should meet nutritional.
Open the clamp on the feeding bag tubing. Avoid pulling back on the plunger if you have a j tube clamp the tube and let the water soak for 15 minutes. The twist on feature means you must use a specific type of feeding bag tubing that twists onto your feeding tube port. Before starting to prepare any feeding wash your hands well with hot water and soap. Instructions for the preparation of tube feeding 1. Propped up in bed or on a couch in a half sitting position with the head raised at least 30 degrees.
Open the can and measure the amount that you need.
Before opening the enclosure for feeding rinse the top surface with water or wipe it with alcohol swabs to sterilize. If you have a feeding tube with a plug in type port push the tip of the feeding bag tubing into the feeding tube port. The twist on feature means you must use a specific type of feeding bag tubing that twists onto your feeding tube port. Clogged feeding tube push warm water into the tube with a 60 ml syringe gently push and pull the plunger to loosen the clog note. Open the can and measure the amount that you need. If you feel thirsty you are urinating less than normal or your urine is darker than usual you may give yourself one cup 240ml or more if needed of water to your tube daily.