Nasogastric feeding intolerance in the critically ill

Prolonged nasogastric tube feeding in critically ill and surgical patients.

Fifteen patients with varying diagnoses were fed via nasogastric tubes for between 7 and 41 days using a feed consisting of Caloreen (a glucose polymer) and Albumaid (a beef serum hydrolysate) with vitamin and mineral supplements. The feed proved nutritionally adequate and relatively free of complications. Diarrhoea was seen only in those patients receiving antibiotics by the nasogastric route....

The value of bowel sound assessment in predicting feeding intolerance in critically ill patients

Background: Early nutritional support in critical illness is important. There exists a debate about whether and when to initiate enteral nutrition as opposed to feeding parenterally. In addition to other indicators, nonspecific indicators such as bowel sound are used in the decision, but there is little evidence to show the value of bowel sound. Methods: Feeding intolerance was assessed and cor...

Identification of risk factors for enteral feeding intolerance screening in critically ill patients

OBJECTIVES To identify risk factors for enteral feeding intolerance screening in critically ill patients, thereby, provide some reference for healthcare staff to assess the risk of feeding intolerance, and lay the foundation for future scale development.  Methods: This study used a mixed methodology, including a literature review, semi-structured interviews, the Delphi technique, and the analyt...

Can we stomach gastric feeding in critically ill patients with gastrointestinal intolerance?

Nutritional Assessment in Critically Ill Patients

Background: Malnutrition is an important factor in the survival of critically ill patients. The purpose of the present study was to assess the nutritional status of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) on the days of admission and discharge via a detailed nutritional assessment. Methods: Totally, 125 patients were followed up from admission to discharge at 8ICUs in Shiraz, Iran. The patien...