5. Enteral nutrition
In this type of food, the relationship with the food industry is very close. All the nutrient mixtures used are now produced by the industry, whereas just a few years ago they were prepared by hand in processing plants.
5.1 Approach and equipment
There are five different approaches used in enteral nutrition today:
nasogastric route;
nasoduodenal route;
naso-jejunal route;
gastrostomy;
jejunostomy.
Use of the nasal channel is perfectly compatible with patient comfort.
Gastrostomies are performed either surgically or, increasingly...
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