Chapter 8: Nutrition and fluid balance
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Enteral tube feeding
Definition
Enteral tube feeding refers to the delivery of a nutritionally complete feed (containing protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals, fluid and possibly dietary fibre) directly into the gastrointestinal tract via a tube. The tube is usually placed into the stomach, duodenum or jejunum via either the nose or a direct percutaneous route (NCCAC [108]).
