Enteral tolerance in critically ill patients | Journal of Intensive Care | Full Text

Enteral tolerance in critically ill patients | Journal of Intensive Care | Full Text

[Featured Review] Enteral tolerance in critically ill patients

Enteral nutrition (EN) can maintain the structure and function of the gastrointestinal mucosa better than parenteral nutrition. In critically ill patients, EN must be discontinued or interrupted, if gastrointestinal complications, particularly vomiting and bowel movement disorders, do not resolve with appropriate management. To avoid such gastrointestinal complications, EN should be started as soon as possible with a small amount of EN first and gradually increased... 
Read this Review article on EN by Tatsumi. 

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