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[Experience in tube feeding of children in intensive care]
Anesteziologiia I Reanimatologiia
|April 19, 2000
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Tube feeding in pediatric intensive care is safe and effective when daily nutritional requirements are met. Strict adherence to feeding protocols minimizes complications in children aged 0-8 years.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric intensive care
- Nutritional support
- Clinical nutrition
Background:
- Hospitalized children in intensive care units often require nutritional support.
- Tube feeding is a common method for delivering nutrition to critically ill children.
- Optimizing nutritional delivery is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the methods and outcomes of tube feeding in pediatric intensive care.
- To present algorithms for calculating and administering tube feeding regimens.
- To evaluate the incidence and severity of complications associated with tube feeding.
Main Methods:
- Study included 97 children aged 0-8 years in intensive care wards.
- Daily nutritional rations were calculated based on individual requirements.
- Tube feeding was administered via continuous or intermittent methods.
- Algorithms for feeding protocols were developed and applied.
Main Results:
- Tube feeding was successfully implemented in the studied pediatric population.
- Calculated daily rations aimed to meet specific nutritional needs.
- Both continuous and intermittent feeding methods were utilized.
- Adherence to established protocols resulted in minimal complications.
Conclusions:
- Tube feeding is a viable and safe method for nutritional support in pediatric intensive care.
- Strict adherence to calculated daily requirements and feeding protocols is key.
- Minimal incidence and severity of complications can be achieved with proper tube feeding management.
Abstract:
Tube feeding was used in 97 children aged 0 to 8 years hospitalized in intensive care wards. Daily rations were calculated on the basis of daily requirements. The feeding was carried out continuously or intermittently. Algorithms of the methods are presented. If requirements to tube feeding are strictly adhered to, the incidence and severity of complications are minimal.