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Continuous compared with intermittent tube feeding in the elderly.

J O Ciocon1, D J Galindo-Ciocon, C Tiessen

  • 1Veterans Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska.

JPEN. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
|November 1, 1992
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Continuous nasogastric tube feeding is associated with less diarrhea but more clogged tubes compared to intermittent feeding. Both methods resulted in significant caloric deficits, with similar staff time requirements.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Patient Care Management

Background:

  • Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding is crucial for nutritional support in patients unable to eat orally.
  • Continuous (C) and intermittent (I) feeding methods are commonly used, each with potential benefits and drawbacks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of continuous versus intermittent nasogastric tube feeding.
  • To evaluate complications, staff time, and caloric intake for both feeding methods.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 60 patients (54 male, 6 female, mean age 72 years).
  • Patients were assigned to either continuous or intermittent NGT feeding for 7 days.
  • Outcomes assessed included complications (diarrhea, pneumonia, clogged tubes, self-extubation), staff time, and caloric intake.

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Main Results:

  • Diarrhea was significantly more frequent (96% vs. 66%) and prolonged in the intermittent group (p < .008).
  • Clogged tubes occurred three times more often in the continuous group (p < .01).
  • Both groups experienced significant caloric deficits, with no significant difference in staff time.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous nasogastric tube feeding may reduce diarrhea incidence and duration compared to intermittent feeding.
  • Intermittent feeding may be associated with a higher risk of clogged tubes.
  • Both feeding methods result in substantial caloric deficits, highlighting a need for improved nutritional management strategies.