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Enteral Tube Feedings |
A means of providing nutrition for a patient unable to consume food formula through a tube |
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Enteral Tube Feedings tips |
administer at room temperature Dr. order says frequency and amount |
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Intermittent feedings |
30-60 mins duration
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Continuous feedings |
24 hour continuous |
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Cyclic feedings |
Pump runs at certain set times |
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Open System |
replace every 24 hours |
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Closed system |
replace 24-48 hours |
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Common complication of Enteral Tube feeding |
Aspiration!! |
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Dumping Syndrome |
When you **** up Enteral tube feeding |
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When not to give an NG |
any history of bariatric surgery!! |
