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[Enteral nutrition in pediatrics]
1Unidad de Nutrición, Hospital Infantil La Fe, Valencia, España.
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|November 5, 1999
Summary
This review covers pediatric enteral nutrition techniques, administration routes, and formula selection based on patient factors. It also discusses complications and proposes an administration standard for improved care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Clinical Nutrition
- Nutritional Support
Context:
- Enteral nutrition is crucial for pediatric patients unable to consume adequate nutrients orally.
- Optimal nutritional support is vital for growth, development, and recovery in children.
- Current practices require standardization for safe and effective delivery.
Purpose:
- To provide a comprehensive review of enteral nutrition in pediatrics.
- To outline various administration routes and nutritional formulae.
- To detail potential complications and propose an administration standard.
Summary:
- This article reviews pediatric enteral nutrition, including techniques, administration routes, and formula selection criteria (age, disease, nutritional status).
- It examines common complications associated with enteral feeding in children.
- A proposed administration standard aims to enhance the safety and efficacy of this nutritional support method.
Impact:
- Aims to standardize enteral nutrition practices in pediatric care.
- Provides clinicians with evidence-based guidance for nutritional management.
- Contributes to improved patient outcomes through optimized nutritional support.