title: An algorithm for pediatric enteral alimentation.
abstract: Many of the metabolic and gastrointestinal complications that occur when patients receive tube feedings result from improper selection or administration of the formula. An algorithm, available tables of formula composition, and adequate flowsheets for recording clinical information that can be adapted to individual institutions will provide simple and practical guidelines for the selection, administration, and management of enteral feeding programs in pediatric patients.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000465:Algorithms; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005526:Food, Formulated; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007422:Intestines / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D011108:Polymers
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers