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Nutritional devices and hyperalimentation in the elderly.

N G Clark, G L Blackburn

Medical Instrumentation

|September 1, 1982

Summary

Providing ideal nutritional support involves a comprehensive approach, including assessment, formula selection, and appropriate delivery methods. Utilizing the gut when functional is key to preventing undernutrition in elderly patients.

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Area of Science:

Clinical Nutrition
Geriatric Medicine
Medical Technology

Background:

Optimal nutritional support is crucial for patient care, especially in the elderly.
Feeding devices and delivery systems are only components of comprehensive nutritional management.
Undernutrition in elderly patients remains a significant concern despite technological advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a systematic approach to providing ideal nutritional support.
To emphasize the importance of a complete nutritional assessment and tailored interventions.
To highlight the use of the gastrointestinal tract when functional for nutritional delivery.

Main Methods:

Performing a thorough nutritional assessment to identify patient needs.
Selecting appropriate enteral and parenteral formulas based on patient condition.
Choosing suitable feeding devices and delivery systems.
Administering nutritional solutions and closely monitoring patient progress.

Main Results:

A multi-faceted strategy is required for effective nutritional support.
The patient's ability to ingest, digest, absorb, and metabolize nutrients must be considered.
Prioritizing the use of a functional gut for nutrient delivery is recommended.
Technological advancements offer solutions to prevent elderly undernutrition.

Conclusions:

Ideal nutritional support requires a holistic strategy encompassing assessment, appropriate formula selection, and effective delivery.
The functional gastrointestinal tract should be utilized whenever possible for nutritional support.
There is no justification for allowing elderly patients to experience undernutrition due to available nutritional support technologies.

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