Enteral alimentation: administration and complications.
Tube feeding is commonly used for providing essential calories and nutrients to the patient otherwise unable to eat. In the last two decades there has been significant expansion in the number and quality of enteral formulas. In this review, we evaluate the indications for each major class of formula, and survey complications associated with formulas and devices that deliver formula. Recommendations for future research are listed.
Benya
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Division of Gastroenterology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
Mobarhan
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D003677:Deficiency Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology*; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005526:Food, Formulated; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology