GUIDELINES Guidelines for enteral feeding in adult ...

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GUIDELINESGuidelines for enteral feeding in adult hospital patientsM Stroud, H Duncan, J ;52(Suppl VII):vii1 FOREWORDPatients with undernutrition to a degree that may impairimmunity, wound healing, muscle strength, and psychologi-cal drive are common in UK hospital cope poorly with modern medical and surgicalinterventions and, on average, stay in hospital for approxi-mately five days longer than the normally nourished,incurring approximately 50% greater therefore aim to provide at least adequate nutritionto all patients. In the majority, this can be achieved by thecatering services if they offer good food and care is taken toavoid missed meals and to provide physical help with eating,as necessary. However, even if these ideals are met, manyhospital patients do not or cannot eat adequately. Some ofthese will benefit from oral supplements but others will needactive nutritional support.

This document contains guidelines covering the indica-tions, benefits, administration, and problems of ETF in adult hospital practice. The guidelines were commissioned by the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) as part of an initiative in several areas of clinical practice. They are not rigid protocols and should be used alongside clinical

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