Enteral Nutrition

FAQs of Enteral Nutrition Safely

• Q Can the medicine be added directly to the nutrient solution A

  Medications should not be added to nutrient solutions as this will cause blockage of the Enteral Feeding Tubes and a decrease in drug potency

• Q Which patients need to be treated with Enteral Feeding Tubes A

  It is used to feed patients who cannot obtain an adequate oral intake from food and/or oral nutritional supplements, or who cannot eat/drink safely. Enteral feeding is used commonly in patients with dysphagia – any impairment of eating, drinking, and swallowing.