What is a Minnie button?
The MiniONE® Non-Balloon Button is a great alternative for patients who do not tolerate balloon devices. It uses a bolster system on the button shaft to hold the button in place, instead of a balloon.
What is a feeding button?
A gastrostomy feeding button is a device used to replace feeding tubes. The button sits just above the surface of the skin.
What is a low-profile feeding tube?
A low-profile GJ tube is a type of feeding tube that provides fluids, nutrition and medications directly to the small intestine (jejunum). It is called “low-profile” because it sits close to the skin and is very discreet.
How often do you change a Mic-key button?
You should replace the MIC-KEY™ g-tube every 3-6 months or sooner if: Fluid is leaking from the middle of the g-tube. (This may mean the g-tube’s one-way valve is broken.) If 2-3 cc/ml of water is missing from the balloon after two weekly balloon checks.
How much water do you put in a mini button balloon?
To prevent blockages, Mini Compact Balloon Button should be flushed with 10-20ml (or as advised by your healthcare professional) of sterile or cooled boiled water (or in line with Trust guidance) before and after feeding or administering medicines.
How often should you change a Mic-key button?
How often do you change a Mic key?
every 3-6 months
You should replace the MIC-KEY™ g-tube every 3-6 months or sooner if: Fluid is leaking from the middle of the g-tube. (This may mean the g-tube’s one-way valve is broken.) If 2-3 cc/ml of water is missing from the balloon after two weekly balloon checks.
What does the balloon mini one button do?
Balloon Mini ONE® Button. The Balloon Mini ONE® is a silicone device that is inserted into a gastrostomy to provide direct access to the stomach for feeding, decompression and medication. To ensure proper use, always follow the instructions provided with the device and prescribed by the physician.
How big is a MiniOne g tube button?
The soft and flexible external bolster is easy to clean and less bulky. Available in 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 24F with varying stoma length sizes ranging from 0.8cm through 6.5cm. The MiniONE® Non-Balloon Button is a great alternative for patients who do not tolerate balloon devices.
How are MiniOne buttons used in stomas?
By minimizing leaks at the stoma site, MiniONE ® buttons may reduce granulation tissues in many patients. “Upon switching to the AMT Balloon MiniONE ® we began seeing a remarkable reduction in incidence and severity of hypertrophic granulation tissue (GT).
What are the advantages of the MiniOne capsule button?
The MiniONE® Capsule Non-Balloon Button offers advantages found nowhere else! It combines the advantages of a low profile device with the longer life of a non-balloon device. Due to inserting like a balloon device, the capsule technology dramatically reduces discomfort during placement.
