Need For ENFit Oral Dispensing Syringes

The ENFit connector has been in News frequently for the last three years and more because of its unique design that can successfully solve the problem of misconnections for good. Many are questioning the role of medical personnel including caregivers in this matter. Sadly, even the most qualified and experienced nurses and paramedics are likely to make mistakes due to time constraints and overwork that may end in fatal consequences.

The need for transitioning to ENFit connectors was felt most keenly in the neonatal unit of medical facilities with the risks of using inept enteral system connectors increasing the instances of misconnections and other errors associated with it. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to make the transition totally in spite of a time line. The manufacturers of medical equipment have not been able to fulfill their responsibility thereby making the use of enteral-only connectors necessary in some cases.

The neonatal wards of hospitals are sure to have a number of enteral-only supplies available in the units. The products are varied and may range from oral dispensing syringes to extension tubes and pumps that need to be connected correctly to ensure the well-being of a new born child.

The ENFit design was formulated as a solution that attempted to eliminate even the slightest possibility of misconnection thereby saving lives and rescuing the care givers from being slapped with costly legal suits. Sure, there have been a few criticisms but overall, the system seems to provide the ideal solution with the State of California making the transition to ENFit connectors mandatory by law. While the law is yet to be implemented in other states, the connectors would be found in neighborhood pharmacies soon enough.

Apart from the neonatal units, the home care professionals are required to remain informed about these connectors too. Using the extension sets happen to be simple enough with the male and female ends being screwed to only the compatible devices thereby avoiding the instances of misconnections totally.

Advantages of using ENFit Connectors at Home

Error Free- The nurse or caregiver for an infant will not be able to misconnect by inserting the nutritional supplies into a Foley catheter. Well, such things have been known to happen in past that made the introduction of ENFit connectors absolutely essential. There is no chance of connecting feeding tubes, IV, suction pumps and other tubes together once the ENFit connectors get to be used regularly.

No Spillage- There is no opportunity of the cap bursting open suddenly causing the drug to be splattered all over the floor or hit the ceiling (literally). The ENFit syringes will be screwed tightly into the extension sets thereby avoiding such an occurrence.

Proper Fit- The nurse or school aid or even a paramedic will not encounter any problem with connecting a syringe with the drawn up medicine to the feeding tube or an extension set thanks to the ENFit connector.

However, the reason that the nurses and aides are particularly happy about is that the ENFit connectors have successfully removed the purpose of having to learn about the various types of syringe tips now. There is only one kind of syringe that will be used, the one with fitted with an ENFit connector.