Medela Starter SNS Manual página 4

Instructions for Use
1. Place elastic ring with QuickClip
around bottom. (Container included
with #0097003S, #20903). Use
a Medela Collection and Storage
Container or other graduated feed-
er. Have extra paper tape available
if necessary.
2. Fill container with supplement
recommended by your physician.
Normally your body will heat the
supplement as it passes through
the tubing. However, if the supple-
ment was taken from the refrigera-
tor, warm it to approximately body
temperature before pouring it into
the container.
3. Press white membrane onto the
upper side of the disc, so that the
stud goes completely through the
center hole.
4. Screw the Teat/Tubing assembly
onto the container.
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Valve
Membrane
(Silicone)
Permits only
forward flow
of feed.
5. To prime the system, hold the unit
in the upright position and, while
gently squeezing the teat, invert
the tubing assembly. Allow a small
amount of the supplement in the
teat. Next, gently squeeze the teat a
second time to fill the tubing to help
prevent the infant from swallowing
air. Only a small amount of supple-
ment should be in the teat. Do not
fill teat completely.
6. Close off tubing using Tubing
Clamp to avoid milk flow.
7. Clip the container to the shoulder
of the gown or bra. The bottom of
the teat should be level with the
mother's nipple.
8. Place tubing on the top of the
nipple making sure it extends about
1/4 inch beyond nipple and secure
it vertically with a piece of tape
extending down to the base of the
areola. Another piece of tape may
be placed horizontally at the base
of the areola if necessary. Make
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