clinicalThe Mini-ACE device is used to perform a daily colon flush in pediatric patients.↗
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guidelineParents should only change the Mini-ACE device if instructed to do so by the child's medical team.↗
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host_summaryThe Mini-ACE device is used to perform a daily colon flush in pediatric patients.↗
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host_summaryParents should only change the Mini-ACE device if instructed to do so by the child's medical team.↗
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quoteBefore changing your Mini-ACE device, always check with our team or your child's pediatrician for safety.↗
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quoteBefore changing your Mini-ACE device, always check with our team or your child's pediatrician for safety.↗
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quoteYou should only change your Mini-ACE device if you have been instructed to do so by your child's medical team.↗
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quoteYou should only change your Mini-ACE device if you have been instructed to do so by your child's medical team.↗
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host_summaryRequired supplies include a 5ml slip tip syringe, tap water, water-soluble lubrication gel, and the Mini-ACE device kit.↗
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clinicalThe blue stylet is inserted into the irrigation port of the new Mini-ACE device to make the tube stiffer during insertion.↗
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host_summarySterile water is prepared by boiling about a cup of tap water and allowing it to cool to room temperature.↗
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host_summaryThe blue stylet is inserted into the irrigation port of the new Mini-ACE device to make the tube stiffer during insertion.↗
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clinicalRequired supplies include a 5ml slip tip syringe, tap water, water-soluble lubrication gel, and the Mini-ACE device kit.↗
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clinicalSterile water is prepared by boiling about a cup of tap water and allowing it to cool to room temperature.↗
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quoteThis stylet will make the tube stiffer during the insertion process, which will make it easier to place.↗
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quoteThis stylet will make the tube stiffer during the insertion process, which will make it easier to place.↗
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clinicalThe Mini-ACE balloon contains 2ml of sterile water when inflated.↗
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host_summaryThe Mini-ACE balloon contains 2ml of sterile water when inflated.↗
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host_summaryA pea-sized amount of water-soluble lubrication gel is applied to the end of the Mini-ACE device to facilitate insertion.↗
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clinicalA pea-sized amount of water-soluble lubrication gel is applied to the end of the Mini-ACE device to facilitate insertion.↗
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clinicalAfter balloon deflation, the old Mini-ACE device can be gently pulled back and removed from the Malone tract.↗
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clinicalTo deflate the balloon, an empty 5ml syringe is connected to the balloon port and the plunger is pulled back until resistance is felt, indicating the balloon is empty.↗
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host_summaryTo deflate the balloon, an empty 5ml syringe is connected to the balloon port and the plunger is pulled back until resistance is felt, indicating the balloon is empty.↗
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host_summaryAfter balloon deflation, the old Mini-ACE device can be gently pulled back and removed from the Malone tract.↗
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quoteWhen the balloon is empty, it will be hard to pull back on the plunger anymore.↗
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quoteWhen the balloon is empty, it will be hard to pull back on the plunger anymore.↗
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clinicalThe blue stylet is removed from the irrigation port after device insertion.↗
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clinicalThe new Mini-ACE device is inserted into the Malone site while holding it firmly in place.↗
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host_summaryThe blue stylet is removed from the irrigation port after device insertion.↗
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host_summaryThe new Mini-ACE device is inserted into the Malone site while holding it firmly in place.↗
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host_summaryAfter balloon inflation, the device should be gently tugged to verify that the balloon is secure in the tract.↗
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host_summaryThe plunger of the syringe should be kept pushed down while removing it from the balloon port after inflation.↗
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host_summaryThe balloon is inflated by connecting a pre-filled syringe with 2ml sterile water to the balloon port and pushing the plunger.↗
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clinicalThe plunger of the syringe should be kept pushed down while removing it from the balloon port after inflation.↗
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clinicalThe balloon is inflated by connecting a pre-filled syringe with 2ml sterile water to the balloon port and pushing the plunger.↗
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clinicalAfter balloon inflation, the device should be gently tugged to verify that the balloon is secure in the tract.↗
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quoteBe sure to keep the plunger of the syringe pushed down as you remove it.↗
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quoteBe sure to keep the plunger of the syringe pushed down as you remove it.↗
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quoteCelebrate with your child! You've just changed your child's device.↗
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quoteCelebrate with your child! You've just changed your child's device.↗
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guidelineIf balloon deflation remains unsuccessful after cleaning the port, the colorectal nursing team should be contacted.↗
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clinicalIf unable to deflate the balloon, the balloon port should be cleaned with a cotton swab to remove blocking substances.↗
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host_summaryIf unable to deflate the balloon, the balloon port should be cleaned with a cotton swab to remove blocking substances.↗
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host_summaryIf balloon deflation remains unsuccessful after cleaning the port, the colorectal nursing team should be contacted.↗
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host_summaryIf unable to reinsert the Mini-ACE device, the colorectal nursing team should be contacted to discuss next steps.↗
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guidelineIf unable to reinsert the Mini-ACE device, the colorectal nursing team should be contacted to discuss next steps.↗