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In jejunum feeds should use the method with continuous infusion pumps. In reachi
ng the stomach by gastric emptying: • Normal: discontinuous • Alternate method:
A method with continuous infusion pumps gastrointestinal tolerance: in case of d
ifficulty digestoabsortiva continuous method is used with infusion pumps, starti
ng with low volumes.
Short Term Visits:
Routes of administration
Placement of the probe:
• bloodless: using natural orifices (nose, mouth) • Surgical: surgical procedure
s performed by at the stomach (gastrostomy), small intestine (jejunostomy) or le
ss frequent at the level of the pharynx (faringostomía) or esophagus (esophagost
omy) .
Enteral feeding
Enteral feeding pumps
Gastrostomy
Gastrostomy tubes
Enteral feeding
Type of nutrients
A full enteral feeding should supply the amount of water, calories and protein n
eeded by each patient.