Did you know…?
In one study of Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) patients, feeding tube dysfunction (including clogging) was the most common complication requiring intervention by a healthcare provider.[1]
The study found that 25% of HEN patients experienced a clogged feeding tube.[1]
References:
- Crosby, J. and Duerksen, D.R. (2007), A Prospective Study of Tube‐ and Feeding‐Related Complications in Patients Receiving Long‐Term Home Enteral Nutrition. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr, 31: 274-277. doi:10.1177/0148607107031004274
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