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Summary
Drug-induced fever is a newly identified complication of enteral hyperalimentation (tube feeding). Awareness can prevent unnecessary medical tests and treatments for patients receiving nutritional support.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Enteral hyperalimentation is a critical nutritional support method.
- Potential complications require ongoing clinical vigilance.
Observation:
- A previously unreported complication of enteral feeding was observed.
- This complication manifested as drug-induced fever.
Findings:
- Tube feeding formulas can precipitate drug-induced fever.
- This fever is a direct consequence of the enteral feeding itself.
Implications:
- Clinicians must consider feeding formula as a cause of fever in patients on enteral hyperalimentation.
- Recognizing this complication can avert unnecessary diagnostic workups and treatments.