Enteral Feeding Pump (e-Pump) is an electronic pump device used to deliver prescribed tube feeding formula at a controlled, programmable rate through a nasogastric, PEG, or other enteral feeding tube. Pump feeding is recommended when gravity drip does not provide adequate control over delivery rate, particularly for patients with delayed gastric emptying, aspiration risk, or tolerance issues.

The e-pump provides accurate rate control and typically includes alarms for occlusion, low battery, and empty bag. OxyCare delivers and sets up feeding pumps at the patient's home alongside compatible feeding bags and spike sets. Rental is available.

Operating Instructions

Emergency telephone number is on your equipment. Call (618)234-0202.

Please follow instructions given by the equipment technician. Please follow your doctor's orders.

Rate: ____________ Hours per day: __________________

Set-up

1. Technician will set-up the enteral Food Pump.
2. Attach Pump securely to IV Pole.
3. Plug pump into an approved electrical outlet.
4. Place pump set into Food Pump. Hang set on top portion of IV Pole. Close roller clamp on pump set. Fill feeding bag prior to setting up pump.
5. Press "ON". Pump will perform system check. When display reads 0, set prescribed rate by turning knob on side of pump.
6. Insert drip chamber into drip chamber guides. Open roller clamp, fill entire line with enteral formula, close roller clamp.
7. Attach distal connector to feeding tube. Grasp the silicone portion of tubing and gently stretch around the pump's rotor. Insert the pump set retainer disc into retainer lock on the pump. Thread tubing through tubing guide. Open roller clamp, press "START/HOLD". While pump is running, dots will flash across display.
8. To change rate, press "START/HOLD" button, turn knob on side of pump to desired rate, press "START/HOLD" button again.
9. Patient/Caregiver demonstrates each step and has a solid understanding.
10. Review how to order supplies. When to order. Where to call.

Cleaning

Pump can be wiped off with soapy water. Wipe soapy water off with a dry cloth.

Safety

• Do not use extension cords.
• Unplugging pump from AC electrical power will automatically put the pump on battery power. To recharge the battery, plug pump back into wall outlet.

Alarms

• FLO Err - Flow Error Alarm: Feeding container is empty, or tube is occluded.
• HId Set - Hold Error Alarm: Pump has been left on hold for over 2.5 minutes.
• Lo BAT - Low Battery Alarm: Battery has been run down below point of maintaining accuracy of pump.
• No SET - No Set: Pump set has been improperly placed onto pump.
• SYS Err - System Error: Rotor is not turning while pump is running, or rotor is turning but is not detected by rotor sensors.
• If unable to troubleshoot problem, call Oxycare Medical for service.

OxyCare Medical Supply Co. 2725 South Belt West, Belleville IL 62226