1. should be easily digestible.
2. No bacterial contamination.
3. Osmolality as the body fluids (about 300 milliosmols/L)
4. Concentration ~ 1 k.cal /1 ml. ( don,t over 1.5 k.cal / 1 ml)
5. Optimal distribution: protein 15-20% fat 25- 30% carbohydrate 50-60%
6. Can flow through NG tube into GI tract.
To prepare tube feeding
1. Tube feedings require sanitary techniques to prevent bacterial contamination.
2. Accurate measurement quantity of foods
3. Prepare for individual / each patient
4. Prepare daily and keep in refrigerator and divide for each meal as ordered.