title: The nuts and bolts of enteral infusion pumps.
abstract: Enteral feeding pumps and delivery systems have undergone many changes since enteral feedings were first initiated. There are a variety of features available in both pumps and delivery sets with exciting developments on the horizon. Technologic advances have been designed to meet the changing needs of nurses and patients. Careful review of the options will ensure the best fit in terms of medical therapy and utilization of resources.
authors.affiliation: Gastrointestinal Services, St. Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, GA, USA.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Goff
mesh_terms: D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps / Q000145:classification