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Patient Education Guide
Support is available. In addition to your healthcare provider, there are many
resources available to help you with enteral feeding.
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- Page 1 G-JET Button ® Patient Education Guide Support is available. In addition to your healthcare provider, there are many resources available to help you with enteral feeding. Connect with AMT www.Oley.org www.P2pusa.org www.FeedingTubeAwareness.com G-JET Button www.FoodForTubies.com ® Low Profile Gastric-Jejunal Enteral Feeding Tube...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connector & Adapter Options Information Card 28-29 Share Your Story 30-31 George J. Picha M.D.,PhD., F.A.C.S. Founder of AMT and Co-Inventor of the low profile button feeding device. AMT specializes in enteral devices, our core business. Applied Medical Technology, Inc. -
Page 3: Enteral Nutrition
Enteral Nutrition Enteral Nutrition (EN) is the delivery of nutrients to the body Esophagus Body Exterior using the gastrointestinal tract or digestive system. Your Gastric Medication Stomach* digestive system is made up of several hollow organs Liver joined as a long tube or pathway through your body. G-JET Button ®... -
Page 4: Introduction To Tube Feeding
Button. ® Additional Support: Connect with AMT. In addition to your healthcare provider, there are many resources available to help you with Enteral Tube Feeding: www.oley.org - The Oley Foundation is for people who feed by tube or IV at home www.p2pusa.org - A unique support system for parents of children with developmental disabilities... -
Page 5: G-Jet ® Button Components
Button Components G-JET ® Feeding Port (Glow Green ™ External Bolster Used to administer formula into the jejunum. The The external bolster keeps the tube in place. A properly fitted device should not feeding port should remain sealed with the safety plug fit tightly against the skin. -
Page 6: Reduces Skin Irritation & Discomfort
Reduces Skin Irritation & Discomfort Reduces Risk of Misconnections Four Point Comfort: Accidentally feeding the stomach instead of the jejunum can be dangerous! The G-JET Button addresses this potential risk in multiple ways. ® Clearly Labeled: Jejunal length printed White Gastric Right Angle on “J”... - Page 7 G-JET Button G-JET Button ® ® see the flow through the Y-Port walls. If pullouts persist, ask for an AMT Clamp ™ to reduce disconnects. No Competitor No Competitor Equivalent Equivalent 41% Larger 131% Largerª...
- Page 8 Jejunal (Glow Green ) Feed Set Gastric (White) Extension Set ™ Attaching the Feed Set to the Jejunal Port: Attaching Extension Set to the Gastric Port Remove jejunal feeding port safety plug (see page 7, #6) from the top of the Remove the gastric decompression/medication port safety plug (see page 7, #7) Glow Green G-JET...
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Page 9: Feeding Into The Jejunum
Feeding into the Jejunum For all feeding methods, it is recommended that you feed with your head elevated above your heart. You should stay in an upright position for at least 30 minutes after feeding. Please consult your healthcare provider to create a feeding plan that meets your needs. -
Page 10: Decompressing The Stomach
Mix the powder with warm water until it is completely dissolved before administering jejunal port. Remove the set and cap the AMT gastric or jejunal port with the attached through the Gastric (White) port of the G-JET Button. -
Page 11: Stoma Site Care
If the tube falls out: ALWAYS have a spare G-TUBE, like AMT’s MiniONE ® Balloon Button, to place in the stoma tract that is similar in size to your own NOTE: BATH TIME. -
Page 12: Device Maintenance
To prevent clogging, always flush the Feed Set & Extension Set after use. Adjustable Balloon: People do not come in one size, so neither should their balloons! Your healthcare provider can recommend the best fill volume for you. Just like AMT’s MiniONE Balloon Buttons, the G-JET ®... -
Page 13: Device Related Concerns
Dry connectors and reconnect tubes. Resume feeding, adding additional formula for the estimated loss. If disconnects persist, ask for an AMT Clamp to eliminate disconnects. See page 11 for more details. -
Page 14: Device Related Concerns
Device Related Concerns (Cont.) Leakage Around the Device: Upset Stomach: May occur if too much formula is administered or if the formula is delivered too quickly. Call your Make sure the balloon is filled. (Resistance should be felt when gently pulling on the tube.) Ensure healthcare provider if this continues. -
Page 15: Connector & Adapter Options
G-JET Button – Legacy Sizes Connector & Adapter Options ® Connector Options 14 F 16 F 18 F GASTRIC Stoma Jejunal Stoma Jejunal Stoma Jejunal EXTENSION Order # Order # Order # Length Length Length Length Length Length SETS (REQUIRED) Right Angle Straight GJ-1410-15... -
Page 16: Information Card
Information Card Remove this page & carry it with the patient. PATIENT INFORMATION TYPE OF FEEDING Bolus Y / N: Patient Name: Continuous: Y / N: Healthcare Provider Name: Water to Prime Tube Before Feeding (ml): Flow Rate (Formula/Hour): Phone: Additional Water (ml): Placement Date: Length of Feeding (Minutes):... -
Page 17: Shareyourstory
Connect with AMT Today Connect with AMT Today AMT Release Forms We appreciate your interest in AMT. Please fill out the following forms on our website so that we may share your story! HIPAA Authorization for Use Authorization & Release of &... - Page 18 How can we help? Here to Help Any Questions? Email us any time at CS@AppliedMedical.net or fill out the We appreciate your interest in AMT. Please let us know how we can assist. form located on our website at: http://www.AppliedMedical.net/Contact/ We’re always growing and with innovation comes questions.
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