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Complications Associated with Enteral Nutrition: CAFANE Study
Carmina Wanden-Berghe1, Maria-Carmen Patino-Alonso2, Purificación Galindo-Villardón2
1Grupo de Nutrición Clínica y HAD del Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante (ISABIAL-Fundación FISABIO), Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, 03010 Alicante, Spain. carminaw@telefonica.net.
Nutrients
|September 5, 2019
Summary
Choosing the right home enteral nutrition (HEN) method can significantly reduce gastrointestinal complications. Careful selection of formula, route, and administration details is key to minimizing patient risks.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Gastroenterology
- Patient Care
Background:
- Home enteral nutrition (HEN) is crucial for patients unable to meet nutritional needs orally.
- Understanding the impact of HEN administration modalities on complications is vital for optimizing patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between different home enteral nutrition (HEN) administration methods and their associated complications.
- To identify specific HEN modalities that may mitigate or exacerbate adverse events.
Main Methods:
- Prospective, multicenter, longitudinal study across 15 Spanish hospitals (April 2015 - March 2017).
- Included adult patients initiating HEN, with a 4-month follow-up via home visits.
- Evaluated HEN administration type, modality, and complications including gastrointestinal issues, mechanical problems, and bronchoaspiration.
Main Results:
- Specific HEN modalities were associated with reduced risk of constipation and regurgitation.
- Nasogastric tube (NGT) use decreased diarrhea risk but increased tube obstruction risk compared to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).
- Intermittent gravity feeding reduced risks of vomiting, regurgitation, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal distension compared to bolus feeding.
Conclusions:
- Gastrointestinal complications are common in HEN patients.
- Optimizing formula, route, feeding modality, dose frequency, administration time, and volume can significantly reduce complication risks.
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