Enteral nutritional support. Metabolic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary interrelations.
Continuous enteral feeding produces changes in metabolism and cardiopulmonary function. Recognition of these effects and the potential complications of tube feeding is essential prior to initiation of therapy. This article reviews the enteral feeding technique and associated metabolic and technical complications in detail.
Heymsfield
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Erbland
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Casper
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Grossman
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Roongpisuthipong
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Hoff
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Head
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D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000378:metabolism; D002320:Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects; D005215:Fasting; D005502:Food; D005526:Food, Formulated / Q000032:analysis; D006339:Heart Rate; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D008660:Metabolism; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012119:Respiration; D013997:Time Factors
D002245:Carbon Dioxide