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Patient Malnutrition-Tuesday Tube Facts

Aug 17, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

Did you know…?

Decreasing patient malnutrition helps to decrease healthcare cost, reduce hospital length of stay, reduce readmission, improve functionality and improve quality of life.[1]

References:

  1. ANHI Team. “ADDRESSING MALNUTRITION ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF CARE.” Abbott Nutrition Health Institute, 1 Sept. 2020

NG Tube Complications-Tuesday Tube Facts

Jul 27, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

According to recent reviews of tube insertions, the risk of misplacing an NG tube into the airway may reach 2% or higher when tubes are inserted blindly.[1]

References:

  1. Powers, J, Brown, B, Lyman, B, et al. Development of a competency model for placement and verification of nasogastric and nasoenteric feeding tubes for adult hospitalized patients. Nutr. Clin. Pract. 2021; 36: 517– 533. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10671

Administration of Enteral Nutrition Aids-Tuesday Tube Facts

Jun 29, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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The administration of enteral nutrition aids in the restoration of intestinal motility and maintains gastrointestinal integrity and function.[1]

Enteral delivery also minimizes the translocation of bacteria and other organisms, improves wound healing, and decreases the incidence of infection.[1]

References:

  1. Melissa L. Stewart. Interruptions in enteral nutrition delivery in critically ill patients and recommendations for clinical practice. CriticalCareNurse, Aug 2014.

The Importance of Nutrition Assessments-Tuesday Tube Facts

Jun 8, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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Nutrition assessment data provides essential information about whether EN is indicated and can be administered safely. [1]

Nutrition status, including the presence or risk of malnutrition, also influences the effectiveness and safety of implementing EN administration. [1]

References:

  1. Boullata, Joseph I., et al. “ASPEN Safe Practices for Enteral Nutrition Therapy.” Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, vol. 41, no. 1, 2016, pp. 15–103., doi:10.1177/0148607116673053.