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Enteral feeding--a practical approach.

P J Phillips, V A Fazio

    Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
    |August 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Hospital patients needing nutritional support can be safely and affordably fed. This study outlines a step-by-step approach, prioritizing oral or enteral nutrition over parenteral nutrition to improve patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Nutrition
    • Gastroenterology
    • Hospital Medicine

    Background:

    • Malnutrition is common in hospitalized patients, increasing morbidity and mortality.
    • Parenteral nutrition is a viable but costly and potentially hazardous option.
    • Enteral nutrition offers a safer and more economical alternative for most patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a simple, step-wise approach to nutritional support in hospitals.
    • To emphasize the use of enteral nutrition over parenteral nutrition when feasible.
    • To guide clinicians in selecting appropriate feeding methods based on patient needs.

    Main Methods:

    • Describing a tiered strategy starting with oral feeding.
    • Detailing the use of chemically defined diets for oral or tube feeding.

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  • Explaining the transition to jejunal nutrition with elemental supplements if necessary.

    • Main Results:

    • Oral nutrition with specialized diets is the preferred initial approach.
    • Enteral nutrition via tubes is a safe and cost-effective alternative.
    • Parenteral nutrition is reserved for cases where gastrointestinal feeding is not possible.

    Conclusions:

    • A stepwise approach prioritizing oral and enteral nutrition is effective and economical.
    • Enteral nutrition strategies can significantly reduce the risks associated with malnutrition in hospitals.
    • This method optimizes patient care by utilizing the gastrointestinal tract whenever possible.