Continuous Perioperative Feeding in Multisystem Trauma Patients

Continuation of transpyloric feeding during weaning of mechanical ventilation and tracheal extubation in children: a randomized controlled trial

“…17 The safety and feasibility of the continuation of transpyloric feeding during surgical procedures has been previously demonstrated and is well tolerated. 18,19 Continuous access to the small intestine can be accomplished quickly and easily at the bedside using a pH-guided feeding tube. 20,21 Current nutritional practice in many pediatric ICUs (PICUs) involves discontinuing enteral nutrition 4 to 6 hours before tracheal extubation.…”