Enteral Feedings
About the disease & condition
Enteral nutrition provides nutrients through a feeding tube when oral intake is not sufficient.
Known symptoms
- Swallowing difficulties
- Neurological conditions
- Cancer treatment
- Severe malnutrition
Known causes
- Impaired swallowing
- Critical illness
- GI dysfunction
- Surgery
Care
- Formula selection
- Calorie and nutrient requirements
- Monitoring tolerance
- Family education
