The Avanos Mic Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Kit is your go-to solution for clinical enteral feeding needs. Designed for versatility and efficiency, this kit comes in different sizes - 14Fr, 20Fr, and 24Fr - to accommodate individual patient requirements. It features both push and pull placement methods, offering flexibility to healthcare professionals for varied patient scenarios.

Each PEG kit is equipped with all necessary components, ensuring a hassle-free setup and operation. Whether for pediatric or adult patients, this feeding solution ensures safe, reliable, and efficient nutritional support to those incapable of oral intake. Especially beneficial for patients dealing with complex medical conditions, the kit supports sustained and long-term nutritional delivery directly to the stomach, establishing a life-enhancing resource for many healthcare settings.

Key Features:

• The Avanos Mic PEG Kit offers both push and pull placement methods to accommodate different clinical needs and practitioner preferences.
• Available in various Fr sizes—14Fr, 20Fr, and 24Fr—these kits provide options to suit patients' varying anatomical and medical requirements.
• The kit comes with all necessary components for the procedure, ensuring that healthcare professionals have everything they need for safe and efficient PEG tube placement.
• Designed for minimal patient trauma and easy use, these kits reduce procedure time while ensuring patient comfort and wellbeing.

Uses:

• The Avanos Mic Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Kit is primarily used for providing nutritional support to patients who are unable to consume food orally. It facilitates the direct introduction of nutrition, fluids, and medications into the stomach.
• This PEG kit is suitable for patients requiring long-term enteral feeding due to various conditions like neurological disorders, cancer, or severe swallowing problems. It is ideal for both adult and pediatric patients, providing essential nutritional support efficiently.

FAQs:

1. What is the difference between push and pull placement methods?
In pull placement, the tube is pulled through the abdomen from the inside, while in the push method, the tube is pushed through the stomach wall externally. Both methods aim to provide secure tube placement.

2. Can the PEG kit be used for pediatric patients?
Yes, the Avanos Mic PEG Kit is designed to be versatile and can be used for both adult and pediatric patients, depending on the clinical need.

3. How should the PEG tube be maintained after placement?
Regular flushing with water and proper skin care around the insertion site are crucial for maintaining the PEG tube. Follow healthcare provider instructions for specific maintenance practices.