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[Current possibilities in artificial nutrition]

R F Meier1

  • 1Abteilung für Gastroenterologie, Kantonsspital Liestal.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|August 1, 1995
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Enteral nutrition via tube feeding is a preferred method for artificial nutrition in malnourished patients. It offers benefits for critically ill individuals and post-gastrointestinal surgery, utilizing various feeding tubes based on duration and patient needs.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Gastroenterology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Enteral nutrition is increasingly favored for artificial nutrition.
  • It is indicated for malnourished patients with inadequate oral intake.
  • Benefits are noted in critically ill patients and post-gastrointestinal surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles and considerations for enteral nutrition support.
  • To guide the selection of appropriate feeding access and formulas.
  • To emphasize the safety and efficacy of enteral tube feeding.

Main Methods:

  • Assessment of gastrointestinal tract integrity and function.
  • Determination of feeding access duration (short-term vs. long-term).
  • Selection of feeding tubes (nasoenteric, percutaneous, surgical).

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  • Evaluation of patient's digestive and absorptive capacity for formula selection.

    • Main Results:

    • Enteral nutrition is suitable for patients unable to maintain nutritional status orally.
    • Nasoenteric tubes are appropriate for short-term support.
    • Percutaneously or surgically placed tubes are necessary for long-term support.
    • Formula choice depends on the patient's ability to digest and absorb nutrients.

    Conclusions:

    • Enteral tube feeding is a simple, safe, and well-tolerated method of artificial nutrition.
    • A stepwise approach to selecting a nutrition support regimen is crucial.
    • Proper assessment ensures optimal patient outcomes with enteral nutrition.