The history of nonsurgical enteral tube feeding access.
Specialized nutrition support, particularly enteral feeding, has been used for centuries. Technologic advancements have affected the provision of enteral feeding. Feeding solutions and devices, as well as the techniques to place the feeding devices, have evolved. This article reviews the history of bedside placement methods for short-term enteral access devices.
Cresci
Gail
G
Department of Surgery, Room 4072, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15 Street, Augusta, 30912, USA. gcresci@mcg.edu
Mellinger
John
J
D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000266:history* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000266:history* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods