title: Enteral hyperalimentation.
abstract: Parenteral hyperalimentation, when used free of associated morbidity, usually produces a dramatic reversal in the deteriorating clinical course of the patient. However, most patients who need nutritional support have at least a minimally functioning gastrointestinal tract. By using a continuous enteral gavage of a chemically defined diet through a 4F tube, the same positive nitrogen balance, weight gain and accelerated wound healing can be achieved. As with parenteral hyperalimentation, there are avoidable iatrogenic morbidities. A policy and procedure for safe and effective enteral hyperalimentation, results of clinical experience and a simplified method for assessing achievement of a therapeutic goal are presented.
mesh_terms: D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006029:Glycosuria / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000209:etiology; D001239:Inhalation; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000378:metabolism; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D012996:Solutions
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions; D009584:Nitrogen