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Enteral Feeding Flashcards

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Administration

A

Cyclical
Bolus
Continuous
Overnight/supplementary

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Risks

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Diarrhoea/constipation
Tube blockage
Route/dosage errors
Over/under feeding
N+V
Physical complications
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Short term

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Nasogastric

Nasojejunal (post-pyloric)

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Long term

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Gastrostomy (NICE >4weeks)

Jejunostomy

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NICE guidelines:

Feeding

A

25-30kcal/kg/d
0.8-1.5g Protein
30-35ml/kg fluid
Adequate - electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, fibre

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Indications

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Swallowing disorder
Inadequate oral nutrition
Malnourished/risk of malnutrition (NICE)

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Feed types

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Polymeric
High protein (+/- fibre)
High energy (+/- fibre)
Disease specific
Semi-elemental/elemental
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