May 10, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts
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Factors such as narrow tube internal diameter, longer feeding tubes, tube tip location, slow feeding infusion rates, and formation of EN formula precipitate from contact with acidic gastric secretions contribute to the risk of tube clogging.[1]
References:
- Escuro, A.A., Burns, B., McLaughlin, K., Lopez, R. and Cresci, G.A. (2020), Dietitians’ Evaluation of Clearing Luminal Occlusions of Gunk (DECLOG): A Pilot Feasibility Study. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 35: 142-148. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10318
May 3, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts
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Before a medication in a solid dosage form is administered through a feeding tube, it should be determined if the medication is suitable for manipulation, such as crushing a tablet or opening a capsule.[1]
References:
- Williams NT. Medication administration through enteral feeding tubes. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2008 Dec 15;65(24):2347-57. doi: 10.2146/ajhp080155. PMID: 19052281.
Apr 19, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts
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Obstruction in feeding tubes was reported in 95% of the admixtures with incompatibility.[1]
Managing the schedule of administration of nutrition and medication, and giving enough interval time between medications will theoretically reduce the incidence of medication-nutrition interactions, and diminish incompatibilities that cause obstructions.[1]
References:
- Hosam Mohammed Alsamet, Considerations regarding oral medications delivery to patients on nasoenteral tubes, Nutrition Clinique et Métabolisme, Volume 36, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 21-27, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nupar.2021.09.002.
Apr 12, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts
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Delivery of nutrition support to patients at nutrition risk could save the Medicare program up to $580 million per year by shortening the length of stay and complication avoidance.[1]
References:
- Tyler, R., Barrocas, A., Guenter, P., Araujo Torres, K., Bechtold, M.L., Chan, L.-N., Collier, B., Collins, N.A., Evans, D.C., Godamunne, K., Hamilton, C., Hernandez, B.J.D., Mirtallo, J.M., Nadeau, W.J., Partridge, J., Perugini, M., Valladares, A. and (2020), Value of Nutrition Support Therapy: Impact on Clinical and Economic Outcomes in the United States. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 44: 395-406. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.1768
Mar 8, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts, Uncategorized
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Head & neck cancer and the treatment modalities have significant nutritional impacts. Patients often need nutrition support which can include enteral nutrition. The type of feeding tube placed, when the EN begins, and the type of formula can all impact patient clinical outcomes.[1]
References:
- Heneghen, Lisa, MPH, RDN, SNSC, CSO. Enteral Nutrition for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. ASPEN Videos and Podcasts. 2022; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YjOwB3cuPg
Mar 1, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts
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Among EN-related readmissions, 44.6% (33/72) documented enteral access device-related issues, 40.5% (30/74) cited symptoms attributed to EN, and 14.9% (11/74) attributed sodium imbalance from dehydration.[1]
References:
- Palchaudhuri, S, Mehta, SJ, Snider, CK, et al. Causes of readmissions for patients discharged on enteral nutrition. J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2022; 1- 5. doi:10.1002/jpen.2331
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