title: Enteral nutritional support. Metabolic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary interrelations.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Heymsfield
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Erbland
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Casper
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Grossman
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Roongpisuthipong
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hoff
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Head
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide