There are several methods for supplying enteral nutrition to the GI tract. A documented medical diagnosis that requires enteral nutrition products administered through a feeding tube 2. Several enteral nutrition EN formula categories exist which makes it challenging for clinicians to sort through the product claims and find the appropriate formula for the patient.
Types of Enteral Nutrition.
Expected need less than 5-10 days Severe acute pancreatitis High-output proximal fistulas Inability to gain access Intractable vomitting or diarrhea Formula selection. Enteral nutrition formulas are classified according to their composition with complete or uncompleted supply of nutrients administration route and protein content energy density and type and content of fibre and in second term according to general or special purposes utilization. Types Formulas Calculations Tube Feedings. There are many reasons a person may need enteral nutrition.