Tube feeding of infants and children

Pediatr Clin North Am. 1985 Apr;32(2):401-17. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34794-0.

Abstract

Advances in tube feeding methods, equipment, and formulas have helped to make this form of nutritional support appropriate for and well tolerated by children with a wide variety of clinical problems. This article describes advances in the field of enteral feeding and discusses the management of common problems associated with this technique.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Enteral Nutrition / adverse effects
  • Enteral Nutrition / instrumentation
  • Enteral Nutrition / methods*
  • Food, Formulated* / analysis
  • Home Nursing
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Food
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Malabsorption Syndromes / therapy*
  • Metoclopramide / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Metoclopramide