Technical Issues With Feeding Accesses
Technical issues with feeding accesses also contribute to interruptions in enteral nutrition, accounting for 25.5% of the total time for interruption of enteral nutrition.34 Enteral feeding accesses may become clogged or dislodged, preventing the delivery of enteral nutrition.33,34 Patients may wait long periods of time for a feeding tube to be placed33 and subsequently for a provider to confirm accurate placement.34 O’Meara et al34 reported that a need for frequent repositioning of the small-bore feeding tube was common, with 29% of patients requiring 1