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Enteral feeding solutions
1Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. matarel@cesmtp.ccf.org
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
|July 9, 1998
Summary
This review examines enteral feeding solutions, covering nutrient substrates and physical properties. It discusses psychological and clinical principles for their use, including disease-specific formulations.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Gastroenterology
- Dietary Science
Background:
- Enteral feeding solutions have significantly increased for general and therapeutic purposes.
- Understanding the composition and characteristics of these solutions is crucial for effective patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review nutrient substrates and physical characteristics of enteral feeding solutions.
- To consider psychological and clinically-proven principles for their application.
- To present the rationale behind disease-specific solutions and their efficacy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of enteral feeding solutions.
- Analysis of nutrient composition and physical properties.
- Evaluation of clinical and psychological application principles.
Main Results:
- A wide variety of enteral feeding solutions are available.
- Both psychological and clinical evidence support specific application principles.
- Disease-specific solutions have a defined rationale and supporting efficacy studies.
Conclusions:
- The selection and application of enteral feeding solutions require consideration of multiple factors.
- Understanding the science behind these solutions optimizes patient outcomes.
- Further research supports the efficacy of specialized enteral nutrition products.