PulmoCare Therapeutic Nutrition Features
- Elevated antioxidants vitamins C & E, and beta-carotene
- pulmocare nutrition provides complete and balanced nutrition
- 20% of fat as MCTs to enhance fat absorption
- Therapeutic nutrition is suitable for lactose intolerance
- Meets or exceeds 100% of the 1995 RDIs for 24 essential vitamins and minerals in 1420 Cal (947 mL)
- Fortified with the antioxidants, vitamin E, beta-carotene and vitamin C
- Gluten-free, suitable for lactose intolerance
- Appropriate for halal and kosher diets
- Low residue
What to buy with Pulmocare Nutrition
How To Use Abbott PulmoCare Therapeutic Nutrition?
- Store unopened at room temperature, avoid extreme temperatures.
- Shake well. Pulmocare is ready to use.
- Clean top of container thoroughly before opening.
- Once opened, cover, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
Oral Feeding:
- May be used for total or supplemental nutrition.
- May be fed at room temperature or chilled.
Pulmocare Tube Feeding:
- Follow physician instructions.
- Adjust flow rate and volume according to patients condition and tolerance.
- Feed by pump at room temperature with an 8Fr or larger tube, use a 10Fr or larger tube for gravity feeding.
- 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 liquid 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 reduces hangtime.
Precautions:
- Not for IV use
- Not for patients with galactosemia
- Use under medical supervision
