Intermittent Nutrition Flashcards
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Intermittent Nutrition
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-feedings usually begin full strength at a specified volume (mL)/Kg 5-8 feedings per day
-usually administered over at least 30 min via Enteric Pump or Syringe
-Goal is to provide needed calories and volume in 4 to 6 feedings a day
-keep HOB elevated at least 1 hr after each feeding