Ch 9 Flashcards
Standard formulas
Milk, meat, eggs
1.0-1.2 cal/ mL
High protein, calorie, fiber, are disease specific
Hydrolyzed formulas components
Elemental
Digested protein peptides and free amino acids
1.0-1.5 cal/mL
High calorie 1.5-2 cal/mL
Hydrolyzed formulas use
Partially functioning GI tract
Impaired ability to digest and absorb foods
Formula water content
850 mL per L formula
Osmolality
Concentration of sugars, amino acids, electrolytes
Delivery methods
Type and location of feeding tube
Type of formula
Clients medical status or GI function
Continuous infusion
12-24 hours
Residual check 4-6 hrs
Water flush 4 hrs
Cyclic feeding
8-12 hr
Sleeping hours
Intermittent tube feeding
Every 4-6 hrs
250-400 mL over 30-60 min
Gravity drip or electronic pump
No critical patients, home feeding, rehab
Bolus feeding
700 mL max
Usual volume 250-400 mL
Short period 15-30 min
4-6x daily
Baseline parameters
Serum albumin
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
Glucose
BUN & electrolyte levels
Height, weight, BMI
Daily weight & I and O
