Jan 12, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts
Did you know…?
An observational study found that in 416 patients, 31.7% were malnourished upon admission. Malnourished patients were significantly older (67.8 vs 57.6 years, P<.001) and had a lower BMI (26.2 vs 32.4 kg/m2, P<.001) than non malnourished patients.[1]
Malnourished patients had higher odds of having a LOS ≥3 days (2.38 [95% CI 1.45-3.88], P<.001) and higher odds of readmitting within 30 days.[1]
References:
- Lengfelder, L., Mahlke, S., Moore, L., Zhang, X., Williams, G., III and Lee, J. (2022), Prevalence and impact of malnutrition on length of stay, readmission, and discharge destination. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Accepted Author Manuscript. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.2322
Dec 14, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts
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Trauma and surgical intensive care unit (TSICU) patients supported with mechanical ventilation are at high risk for complications associated with malnutrition.[1]
Despite these interventions, TSICU patients often suffer a calorie deficit associated with enteral nutrition interruption for procedures or transitions in care.[1]
References:
- Shahmanyan, D., Lawrence, J.C., Lollar, D.I., Hamill, M.E., Faulks, E.R., Collier, B.R., Chestovich, P.J. and Bower, K.L. (2021), Early feeding after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement in trauma and surgical intensive care patients: A retrospective cohort study. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. (First published: November 17, 2021). https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.2303
Mar 17, 2020 | Tuesday Tube Facts
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Malnutrition is highest among older adults (65+). Hospital stays with malnutrition are 2x longer than those without.[1]
Patients treated for Covid-19 may require a feeding tube to help supplement their nutrition to fight the infection.[2] Keeping these tubes clear by proactively using the TubeClear system may help maintain feeding tube flow so these patients keep getting the nutrition they need for recovery.[3]
Aug 27, 2019 | Tuesday Tube Facts
13.4% of patients who were diagnosed as malnourished received either parenteral or enteral nutrition during their hospital stay.[1]
Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral nutrition because it is cheaper and has a lower risk of complications (especially infection).[2]
1. Corkins, M., Guenter,
P., DiMario-Ghalili, R., Jensen, G., Malone, A., Miller, S., Patel, V.,
Plogsted, S., Resnick, H. Malnutrition Diagnoses in Hospitalized
Patients. Journal of Pareneteral and Enteral Nutrition. 2014; 38(2):
186-195.
2. Hyeda A, Costa ÉSMD.
Economic analysis of costs with enteral and parenteral nutritional
therapy according to disease and outcome. Einstein (Sao Paulo).
2017;15(2):192–199. doi:10.1590/S1679-45082017GS4002.
Aug 13, 2019 | Tuesday Tube Facts
Hospital patients on enteral nutrition often receive only 45-65% of the ordered nutrition. [1]
Approximately one-third of patients arrive at the hospital malnourished. [2]
1. Parrish, C., McCray, S.
Part I Enteral Feeding Barriers: Pesky Bowel Sounds & Gastric
Residual Volumes. Practical Gastroenterology. 2019; 183: 35-50.
2. Tappenden, K.,
Quatrara, B., Parkhurst, M., Malone, A., Ganjiang, G., Ziegler, T.
Critical Role of Nutrition in Improving Auality of Care: An
Interdisciplinary Call to Action to Address Adult Hospital Malnutrition.
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. 2013; 37(4): 482-497.
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