How to give medication with an ENFit feeding tube

ENFit is a new global standard for feeding tube supplies and accessories. ENFit is a safer design for feeding tube connectors that is being adopted around the world. The change will affect NG, NJ, G, J, GJ, and combination G/GJ tubes, feeding accessories and syringes.
*Do not follow these steps until your child has been switched to ENFit supplies and you have been instructed to do so by your health-care team.
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VIDEO TRANSCRIPT
Giving medications with an ENFit feeding tube. Important. These instructions are only for children who use ENFit feeding tube supplies and accessories. If you are not sure if your child has ENFit supplies and accessories for their feeding tube, please contact a member of their health-care team. Supplies. Medication, ENFit bottle cap, ENFit syringes (one for medication one for water), ENFit feeding tube.
Step 1. Wash your hands thoroughly using soap and water.
Step 2. Place the ENFit bottle cap onto the medication bottle.
Step 3. Connect the ENFit syringe to the bottle cap.
Step 4. Turn the medication bottle upside down and draw up the required medication dose as instructed by the health-care team.
Step 5. Remove the syringe from the bottle by returning the bottle to an upright position. Carefully
remove any air pockets from the syringe.
Note: always confirm that the appropriate dose has been drawn up before giving it to the child. Check that the dosage on the medication bottle matches what has been drawn up in the syringe.
Step 6. Flush the tube with water using an ENFit syringe as instructed by your health-care team.This will help to prevent blockages when giving the medication. Note: inspect the moat of the syringe (the open space inside the feeding tube connector) and the feeding tube to ensure it is clean before giving medication. Follow the cleaning video for instructions on how to clean the feeding tube moat.
Step 7. Attach the syringe to your child's ENFit feeding tube by removing the cap from the tube and gently twisting the syringe onto the feeding tube in a clockwise direction.
Step 8. Give medication at a rate your child can tolerate. Note: after giving medications always flush with water using an ENFit syringe
as instructed by your health-care team.
Step 9. Disconnect the syringe by twisting the syringe counterclockwise and put the cap back on the tube. Note: inspect the moat and clean the tube after giving medications to prevent buildup.
Step 10. Clean and store the supplies as instructed by your health-care team. Remember we're here to help. If you are not sure what to do, contact a member of your child's health-care team.
For more information on ENFit and feeding tubes, visit www.aboutkidshealth.ca/tubefeeding
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This video is provided for general information only. It does not replace a diagnosis or medical advice from a healthcare professional who has examined your child and understands their unique needs. Please speak with your doctor to check if the content is suitable for your situation.
Cette vidéo sert à donner des renseignements généraux seulement. Elle ne remplace pas le diagnostic ou les conseils médicaux d'un professionnel de la santé qui a examiné votre enfant et comprend ses besoins uniques. Veuillez consulter votre médecin pour vérifier si le contenu convient à votre situation.