When oral nutrition is not possible, nutritional needs often are met through the use of temporary nasogastric or enter- al feeding tubes (Williams & Leslie, 2004). The relationship of adequate nutrition to favorable health out- comes is undeniable, with discussion of this connection dating to the 16th century. The nasogastric tube (NGT) is the most frequently used method for short-term enteral feedings; its stiffness makes malpositioning or clogging unlikely, and it offers a reli- able method to measure gastric resid- uals (Cresci & Mellinger, 2006). Smaller, more flexible temporary feeding tubes offer less discomfort to patients, and may be used for gastric feeding or post-pyloric feeding place- ment in the small bowel. Though effective to provide nutrition, the use of temporary small or large bore feeding tubes does not come without risk (Kawati & Rubertsson, 2005; Williams & Leslie, 2004).
When oral nutrition is not possible, nutritional needs often are met through the use of temporary nasogastric or enter- al feeding tubes (Williams & Leslie, 2004). The relationship of adequate nutrition to favorable health out- comes is undeniable, with discussion of this connection dating to the 16th century. The nasogastric tube (NGT) is the most frequently used method for short-term enteral feedings; its stiffness makes malpositioning or clogging unlikely, and it offers a reli- able method to measure gastric resid- uals (Cresci & Mellinger, 2006). Smaller, more flexible temporary feeding tubes offer less discomfort to patients, and may be used for gastric feeding or post-pyloric feeding place- ment in the small bowel. Though effective to provide nutrition, the use of temporary small or large bore feeding tubes does not come without risk (Kawati & Rubertsson, 2005; Williams & Leslie, 2004).
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