Feeding Routes
Tube is passed through the nose to the stomach
What is Nasogastric
diet that includes no more than 1,500 to 2,400 mg of sodium per day
What is low sodium diet
Occurs in raw poultry, eggs, beef, and sometimes on unwashed fruit and vegetables. Causes food poisoning
What is salmonella
5 days or longer of inadequate or reduced oral intake
What is malnutrition risk
Nonsurgical Placement
What is Short Duration
Tube is surgically inserted into the stomach
What is Gastrostomy
diet that strictly excludes gluten
What is Gluten Free
Occurs by eating contaminated shellfish, ready-to-eat foods that were handled by infected workers (salads, fruit, and sandwiches), and any food contaminated with the feces or vomit of an infected person. Causes food poisoning
What is norovirus
Severe difficulties in swallowing
What is severe dysphagia
Surgical Placement
Tube is passed through the nose to jejunum of the small intestine
What is Nasojejunal
Diets that are Pureed, mechanically altered, advanced and eventually returned to a regular diet
What is Dysphagia diets
People that can’t consume certain types of food with wheat, dairy, nuts, gluten, sugar, shellfish, lactose and eggs.
What is common food allergies
Formula that consists of blenderized food, milk-based, high in kilocalories + lactose free, and Normocaloric + lactose free.
What is Standard-Intact Formula
These feedings are administered at a slow, continuous rate over a 24-hour period with allowed interruptions for drug delivery and medical procedures.
Preferred method when introducing EN in hospitalized patients
What is Continuous Administration
Tube is surgically inserted into neck and extends to the stomach
What is Esophagostomy
Diet that excludes milk, eggs and wheat
What is Allergy-Free
Can occur if you eat undercooked poultry or you eat food that has touched raw or undercooked poultry. Can also be found in unpasteurized milk. Causes food poisoning
What is campylobacter species
Selection based off of Patient’s digestive and absorptive capacities, fluid restriction, and/or high metabolic requirements
What is Formula Selection
This rapid delivery method is commonly used when feeding into the stomach, and it is generally not well tolerated in patients with small bowel access.
What is Bolus Administration
Tube is surgically inserted into small intestine
What is jejunostomy
diet free of meat, fish, and flesh. Spectrum includes: lacto-ovo and fruitarians
What is vegetarian plans
Can occur through contact with food workers who carry the bacteria or through contaminated milk and cheeses. Causes food poisoning
What is staphylococcus aureus
Elemental formulas (Predigested or hydrolyzed) and Modular formulas (Single macronutrients added to food)
What is Special Formulas
EN administered to outpatients by a tube, considered an option for patients who require nutrition care with a long-term alternative to oral nutrition but are otherwise able to live outside of a hospital facility
What is HEN- Home Enteral Nutrition