A clinical consensus paper on jejunal tube feeding in children
Kathleen H. McGrath,
Tanya Collins,
Annabel Comerford
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundFeeding problems are common in children with complex medical problems or acute critical illness and enteral nutrition may be required. In certain situations, gastric tube feeding is poorly tolerated or may not be feasible. When feed intolerance persists despite appropriate adjustments to oral and gastric enteral regimens, jejunal tube feeding can be considered as an option for nutrition support.MethodsA multidisciplinary expert working group of the Australasian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutri… Show more
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