Follow these steps: Hang Time and Storage 1. Hang the filled feeding container or place Cover any unused formula and write the date on it in an ambulatory carrier. it. Store it in the refrigerator. 2. Connect the feeding set to the pump. For formula that has been hung for a feeding, 3. Remove the cap from the end of the follow the guidelines below: feeding set. 4. If your feeding set has a clamp, open n Hang reconstituted formula (restored to its it completely. original state by the addition of water) up to 5. Prime the feeding set. 4 hours. 6. Insert the tip of the feeding set into n Hang ready-to-use formula decanted to a the feeding tube. bag (open system) up to 8 hours. 7. Turn on the pump and set the flow rate. n Hang ready-to-use formula (closed system) Refer to your pump user up to 48 hours, unless a shorter hang time is manual for complete pump programming specified by the manufacturer set. information. n Hang home blenderized formula up to 2 8. Start the pump. hours. 9. After the feeding container is empty or Throw away any open, unused ready-to-use dose has been fed, stop pump, disconnect formula that has been stored in the refrigerator from feeding set, and flush tube with the after 48 hours. Throw away any open, unused amount of water prescribed by your health reconstituted powdered formula or blenderized care provider. If your care professional formula after 24 hours. has told you to take extra water after the feedings, pour the prescribed amount into container. (not applicable if ready to hang (RTH) container). Start the pump. 10. When the water is gone, stop the pump. Ask your health care professional about care of the container and feeding set between feedings. Guide to Adult Tube Feeding | 9