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Use intermittent or continuous feeding regimens rather than the rapid bolus method • Assess tolerance of enteral nutrition; abdominal distension, bowel sounds,
How are tube feeds given? • Tube feeding can be given in 3 different ways – using a pump, using gravity drip or using a syringe
The enteral feed can be obtained through local pharmacies if not covered by CCAC Call your pharmacy ahead of time to ensure they have your formula in stock
An enteral feeding tube is a tube that is specially designed to give you nutrition (food) and fluid in a liquid form Enteral feeding tubes
Indications for enteral feeding N Health care professionals should aim to provide adequate nutrition to every patient unless prolongation of life is not
Enteral feeding tubes allow liquid food to enter your Large 60 mL syringes are used to give bolus syringe feedings, flush or check placement of a tube,
Administering Medications Through an Enteral Feeding Tube C When the health care team and family wish to have tube feedings given for a trial
The objective of nutritional support is to provide sufficient nutrients to maintain or improve nutri- in enteral feeds, their full potential can only be
A feeding pump to deliver the feed through the giving set at a controlled rate recommended by the dietitian A feeding pump frame designed to hold the tube feed
Thought should be given to the care setting the patient is in presently, the future need for administration of medicines via an enteral feeding tube,