Kimberly-Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube

Kimberly Clark Gastrostomy Tube Features

• Unique design of Kimberly Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube decreases the potential for gastric wall irritation or erosion 
• Retention balloon holds the Kimberly Clark Gastrostomy Tube in place within the stomach and secure in the stoma tracked
• Anti-reflux valve is located inside the feeding port where its job is to help prevent the stomach contents from leaking out when the patient is not feeding
• When the balloon is inflated to the proper size the external portion of the tube should float just above the skin with a space about the thickness of a dime
• Ventilated external retention ring -
  • Holds the Kimberly Clark Feeding G-Tube
  • Allows air to circulate around the stoma site
  • Reduces pressure 360 degrees from the stoma
• Luer-Lok balloon inflation port -
  • Used to inflate the balloon
  • Makes it easier for one handed operation
  • Color-coded according to catheter french size for ease of identification
  • Ensure secure syringe connection (also compatible with Luer-slip syringes)
• FDA approved and CE marked
• Gamma sterilized

Kimberly Clark G-Tube Parts

1. Universal feeding port connector


2. Color-coded luer-lok balloon port


3. Medication Port


4. Secur-Lok external retention ring


5. Graduated centimeter markings


6. Radioopaque stripe


7. Inflatable silicone internal retention balloon


8. Recessed and tapered distal tip


9. Dual exit ports

 

When is Kimberly-Clark Feeding Tube is used?

The Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is used when the patient is unable to intake food or fluids directly via the mouth. Interestingly enough, experts opine that while it is a relatively safe idea to provide patients with fluids and nutrition through an IV infusion, however, the body responds better when the food and nutrition is delivered through the gut rather than the blood vessels.

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Every-Day Care of Kimberly Clark G-Tube

• Wash Kimberly Clark Feeding Tube in warm soapy water, rinse and allow to air-dry.
• Remember to clean the anti-reflux valve to keep it functioning properly.
• To prolong the Kimberly-Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube life and help prevent infection at the stoma site be sure to maintain the cleanliness of the feeding tube and the skin around the stoma.
• A cotton-tipped applicator works well to clean the extension set immediately after each use.