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Insert valve's thumb tab into left pocket, ensuring it's fully seated and aligned.
Wrap tubing around rotor and insert retainer into right pocket, avoiding overstretching.
Close the blue door to complete feeding set loading, preparing the pump for use.
Position feeding set container 18 inches above the pump for accurate operation.
Insert valve's thumb tab into left pocket, ensuring it's fully seated and aligned.
Wrap tubing around rotor and insert retainer into right pocket, avoiding overstretching.
Close the blue door to complete feeding set loading, preparing the pump for use.
Position feeding set container 18 inches above the pump for accurate operation.
The Kangaroo ePump™ Enteral Feeding Pump is a medical device designed for administering enteral nutrition. This pump is engineered for ease of use and reliable performance in delivering precise feeding to patients.
The primary function of the Kangaroo ePump™ is to accurately deliver liquid nutrition, such as formula, directly into a patient's gastrointestinal tract. It is an enteral feeding pump, meaning it bypasses the oral route of feeding and instead uses a feeding tube. The pump ensures a controlled and consistent flow rate, which is crucial for patient comfort and proper nutrient absorption. Its design aims to minimize errors during setup and operation, contributing to patient safety and effective nutritional support. The pump's mechanism involves a rotor that gently propels the feeding solution through the tubing, ensuring a smooth and continuous delivery.
The Kangaroo ePump™ incorporates several features to facilitate straightforward and efficient use:
Intuitive Loading Process: The device manual highlights a clear, step-by-step loading procedure. Users are instructed to first press the power button, located in the lower right-hand corner, to turn the pump on. The feeding set, which includes a valve and tubing, is then loaded into designated pockets on the pump.
Clear Visual Cues: The pump's design incorporates visual cues, such as the white alignment line for the thumb tab, to guide users through the loading process and minimize potential errors. The distinct blue door also serves as a clear indicator of the pump's status (open for loading, closed for operation).
Optimal Hang Height Guidance: To ensure proper accuracy of the feeding delivery, the manual provides specific instructions regarding the hang height of the feeding set container. It states that "the bottom of the feeding set container must be 18 inches above the top of the the feeding pump." This precise measurement is vital for maintaining consistent gravity feed pressure, which complements the pump's action and contributes to accurate flow rates. This feature underscores the importance of environmental setup for optimal device performance.
User-Friendly Interface (Implied): While not explicitly detailed in the provided excerpts, the mention of "normal operation" after loading suggests an intuitive user interface for setting parameters such as flow rate and volume, which are standard features in enteral feeding pumps. The presence of a power button and the sequential loading steps indicate a design focused on ease of interaction.
The provided excerpts do not explicitly detail maintenance features such as cleaning protocols or routine checks. However, the instruction "DO NOT OVERSTRETCH TUBING" during the loading process implicitly suggests a need for careful handling of consumables to ensure their longevity and proper function. The design of the pump, with its accessible pockets for loading the feeding set, likely facilitates easy removal and replacement of disposable tubing, which is a common maintenance aspect for hygiene and preventing cross-contamination in medical devices. The robust construction implied by the "Kangaroo ePump" branding suggests durability, which is a key aspect of reducing maintenance frequency.
In summary, the Kangaroo ePump™ Enteral Feeding Pump is designed as a reliable and user-friendly device for enteral nutrition delivery. Its features prioritize ease of setup, accuracy of delivery through precise loading and hang height instructions, and overall patient safety.
General| Type | Enteral Feeding Pump |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | +/- 5% |
| Occlusion Pressure | High, Medium, Low |
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery or AC power |
| Alarms | Occlusion, Empty, Low battery |
| Infusion Mode | Continuous, Intermittent, Bolus |
