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[Enteral feeding in children].
1Service de gastro-entérologie et nutrition, hôpital Necker-Enfants malades, Paris.
La Revue Du Praticien
|March 11, 1991
Summary
Enteral nutrition supports children with gastrointestinal (GI) and non-GI conditions. Continuous flow enteral nutrition optimizes digestive function, enhancing nutrient absorption and overall well-being for pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Clinical Nutrition
- Digestive Physiology
Context:
- Enteral nutrition (EN) is crucial for pediatric patients with and without gastrointestinal (GI) diseases.
- Continuous flow EN stabilizes motor, secretory, and hormonal functions of the digestive tract.
- Semi-elemental diets and percutaneous gastrostomy improve EN delivery and tolerance.
Purpose:
- To review the indications and methods of enteral nutrition in children.
- To highlight the benefits of continuous flow EN for digestive function.
- To discuss the role of specialized diets and feeding access in pediatric nutrition.
Summary:
- Enteral nutrition is indicated for various pediatric GI conditions like severe diarrhea, resections, and inflammatory diseases.
- Outside GI pathologies, EN is vital in neonatology, metabolic disorders, and intensive care.
- Home-based EN supports children in a familiar environment, promoting psychoaffective well-being.
Impact:
- Optimizes digestion and absorption through stable physiological functions.
- Enhances patient outcomes by providing tailored nutritional support.
- Facilitates long-term nutritional management in both hospital and home settings.