Pivot 1.5 Cal Unflavored Tube Feeding Formula, 8 oz Reclosable Carton - Ideal for Nutritional Support, Convenient Packaging for Easy Use.

• Pivot 1.5 Cal provides very high protein (93.8 grams per liter, 25% of calories) to support protein synthesis, tissue repair and wound healing.
• Pivot 1.5 Cal has a high concentration of calories for fluid-restricted patients (1½ calories per mL).
• Arginine (13 grams per liter, 3.5% of calories) supports proliferation and function of immune cells.
• Glutamine (7.6 grams per liter) is included for gastrointestinal-tract integrity and energy for immune cells.
• Omega-3 fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA], 2.6 grams per liter; docosahexaenoic acid [DHA], 1.1 grams per liter) are in Pivot 1.5 Cal to modulate inflammation and support immune function.
• Advanced blend of hydrolyzed protein, structured lipid, and prebiotics (NutraFlora short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides) promote absorption and tolerance
• Hydrolyzed, peptide-based protein system; medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) and fish oil structured lipid, a well-tolerated and absorbed next generation fat also promote absorption of fatty acids.
• Elevated antioxidants vitamins C and E, selenium and beta carotene help reduce tissue and cell damage due to oxidative stress.
• 8-ounce carton of peptide-based, high-protein, therapeutic nutrition for metabolic stress can be used in tube feeding.
• Pivot 1.5 Cal is peptide-based complete, balanced therapeutic nutrition for short- or long-term tube feeding for metabolically stressed surgical, trauma, burn, or head and neck cancer patients who could benefit from an immune-modulating enteral formula
• For sole-source or supplemental nutrition
• Halal, gluten-free, suitable for lactose intolerance
• Provides very high protein (93.8 g/L, 25% of calories) to support protein synthesis, tissue repair and wound healing

• Precautions

  • Not for IV use.
  • Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
• Ingredients:

  Unflavored Liquid

  Water, Corn Syrup Solids, Hydrolyzed Sodium Caseinate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Structured lipid (Interesterified Marine Oil [Contains One or More of the Following: Anchovy, Cod, Jack Mackerel, Mackerel, Menhaden, Pollock, Salmon, Sardine, Tuna] and Medium Chain Triglycerides), Soy Oil, Canola Oil, L-Arginine, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides. Less than 0.5% of: Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Soy Lecithin, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Ascorbic Acid, Cellulose Gel, Potassium Chloride, Carrageenan, Potassium Hydroxide, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Cellulose Gum, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, Chromium Chloride, Folic Acid, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12.

• • Store unopened at room temperature.
  • Shake well prior to opening.
  • After opening, reclose, refrigerate, and use within 48 hours.
    
    Tube Feeding:
    • Follow physician's instructions.
    • Adjust flow rate and volume according to patient's condition and tolerance.
    • Feed at room temperature using a feeding pump or syringe.
    • Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
    • Avoid contamination during preparation and use.

  • Ready-To-Hang Container

    All medical foods, regardless of type of administration system, require careful handling because they can support microbial growth. Follow these instructions for clean technique and proper setup to reduce the potential for microbial contamination.

    NOTE: Failure to follow the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE increases the potential for microbial contamination and may reduce hangtime.

  • Administer product at room temperature.
  • THOROUGHLY wash hands with soap and water before handling container or feeding set.
  • Turn container upside down and SHAKE VIGOROUSLY, using a twisting motion for at least 10 seconds.
  • DO NOT touch any part of the container or feeding set that comes into contact with the formula.
  • When initiating feeding, follow physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to patient's condition and tolerance.
  • Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.
  • For Use with Enteral Feeding Pumps:
    • Remove dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
    • Remove dust cover from feeding set connector.
    • Insert feeding set connector into port of RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce foil.
    • Turn connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
    • Close clamp on set before inverting container.
    • Invert container and suspend, using hanging ring on bottom of container.
  • Precautions

    • Follow directions for use provided by manufacturer of feeding sets.
    • Unless a shorter hang time is specified by the set manufacturer, hang product for up to 48 hours after initial connection when clean technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise hang for no more than 24 hours.

     

    
    

    Preparation: 

    Instructions for Use:

    8 fl oz Container

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