Patient Education Cancer of the Pancreas: A Care Guide | Page 28

Pump Feeding
When All of the Formula
Has Run In
For this type of feeding, the formula
is placed in a bag with tubing
attached.
• The tubing is run through a pump
that will give the formula at a set
rate.
• The tubing is attached to the
feeding tube and then the pump is
turned on to push the formula into
the feeding tube.
• The bag and tubing usually need
to be replaced each day, not
reused.
Follow the directions from the
manufacturer of the pump that you
are using for:
• How the tubing is to be attached
and put in the pump
• How to fill the tubing
• How to work the pump
1. Close the clamp on the feeding
tube.
2. Close the flow regulator clamp.
3. Disconnect the tubing from the
feeding tube.
4. Using the piston syringe, draw up
the amount of water that is to be
given after the feeding.
5. Put the end of the syringe into
the feeding tube. Open the clamp
on the feeding tube and push the
water through the tube.
6. Clamp the feeding tube again
and remove the syringe from the
feeding tube.
7. Put the cap back on the end of
the feeding tube.
8. Wash the feeding bag, tubing,
and syringe with hot, soapy
water. Rinse well with water. You
may need to let clear water run
through the tubing to clear the
soap residue.
9. Let the bag and tubing air dry.
Store the supplies in a covered
container. A plastic box with a lid
or a resealable plastic bag works
well.
10. Replace the feeding set and
syringe every 24 hours, or as
directed.
11. Store unopened cans of formula
at room temperature. Store an
opened can in the refrigerator for
up to 24 hours — then throw it
away.
General Guidelines
1. Wash your hands with soap and
warm water.
2. Wash off the top of the formula
can with hot water.
3. Shake the can to mix the formula.
4. Close the clamp on the tubing
attached to the feeding bag.
5. Open the can and pour the
formula into the feeding bag in the
amount needed for no more than
8 hours of feeding.
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