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Enteral nutrition access devices.

A Habib1, D F Kirby

  • 1Section of Nutrition, Division of Gastroenterology, Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, PO Box 980711, Richmond, VA 23298-0711, USA.

Current Gastroenterology Reports
|September 12, 2000
PubMed
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Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral nutrition due to cost and safety. This review helps clinicians choose the best enteral access route and devices for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Growing emphasis on enteral nutrition (EN) over parenteral nutrition (PN) in hospitalized patients over the last decade.
  • EN offers significant advantages, including reduced costs and fewer serious complications compared to PN.
  • Clinicians may face challenges in selecting appropriate enteral access methods due to unfamiliarity with available options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of various enteral access routes and devices.
  • To assist clinicians in making informed decisions regarding the initiation and management of enteral nutrition.
  • To address the practical difficulties clinicians encounter when choosing among different enteral access options.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on enteral access devices and techniques.

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  • Categorization of enteral access routes based on anatomical location and device type.
  • Discussion of the clinical indications, advantages, and disadvantages of each access method.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed description of different enteral access devices, including nasogastric tubes, orogastric tubes, nasoenteric tubes, and gastrostomy/jejunostomy tubes.
    • Comparison of device characteristics, ease of insertion, and suitability for different patient populations and clinical scenarios.
    • Highlighting the importance of appropriate device selection for effective nutritional support and patient outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Proper selection of enteral access routes and devices is crucial for successful nutritional therapy.
    • Understanding the available options empowers clinicians to optimize patient care and minimize potential complications.
    • This review serves as a practical guide for healthcare professionals managing enteral nutrition.