Blenderized Tube Feeding in Pediatrics - Current Evidence, Guidelines, and Considerations

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• Lindsay Allen; James Min; Wenjing Zong
PMID: 38957106DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/mop.0000000000001377

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The article is about blenderized tube feeding (BTF) for children. It describes how BTF, made from blended whole foods, is becoming popular for kids needing tube feeding. BTF has different nutrition and thickness compared to regular formulas, which can affect health outcomes. The article says that BTF is safe and helps improve symptoms and quality of life in many children. However, careful planning is needed to make sure it works well for each child. There are more guidelines now on using BTF in pediatric care to ensure the best results.


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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Enteral Nutrition; Food, Formulated; Pediatrics; Quality of Life; Viscosity; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Evidence-Based Medicine; Risk Assessment

Institutions: University of Texas Southwestern; Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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