Transitioning from Parenteral Nutrition: Steps to Successes! - NHIA
Transitioning from Parenteral Nutrition: Steps to Successes! - NHIA
Transitioning from Parenteral Nutrition: Steps to Successes! - NHIA
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Intact nutrients<br />
Most commonly used tube feeding formula<br />
Energy Density: 1.0 -2.0 kcal.ml<br />
• Nutrient dense formula’s 1.5 – 2.0 kcal/ml for fluid restriction, volume<br />
sensitive<br />
Protein: 14% <strong>to</strong> 25% of <strong>to</strong>tal calories<br />
• Very high protein formulas for increased protein needs i.e. wound<br />
healing, anabolism, PEM<br />
Fiber<br />
• With/without<br />
Low <strong>to</strong> moderate osmolality<br />
(300 <strong>to</strong> 700 mOsm/kg water)
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