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Filter by:The goal of this clinical trial is o determine the feasibility and efficacy of high enteral protein in critically ill postoperative children. It will also learn about the safety of high enteral protein for critically ill postoperative children. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does high enteral protein improve nitrogen balance in critically ill postoperative children? Does high enteral protein reduce levels of Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein (I-FABP) in critically ill postoperative children? Researchers will compare high enteral protein to a standard enteral protein to see if high enteral protein works to improve nitrogen balance and reduces levels of Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein (I-FABP) in critically ill postoperative children. Participants will: Take high enteral protein or standard enteral protein for 72 hours The nitrogen balance and I-FABP levels will be assessed both before and after enteral feeding. Monitoring and reporting of adverse events and serious adverse events will be conducted in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines.
Prone ventilation is an important treatment for respiratory failure with intractable hypoxia, and the Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19 ) outbreak has further elevated the status of prone ventilation. Early enteral nutrition (EN) is also recognised as an important measure to improve the prognosis of critically ill patients. However, the administration of enteral nutrition during prone position is still quite controversial. In this paper, we analysed the tolerance and safety of enteral nutrition in the prone position by reviewing studies before and after the COVID-19 outbreak. Key strategies to improve the tolerability of enteral nutrition in the prone position are also summarised and discussed.
The proposed study will use an electromagnetic placement device (EMPD), Cortrak* 2 Enteral Access System (EAS™), Avanos Medical, to verify feeding tube (FT) position on a daily basis to assess for migration. The EMPD provides real-time FT placement data. A sensor located on the distal end of the FT guidewire communicates with a receiver unit which sits on the patient's abdomen. Three visual insertion tracings with varying views (anterior, lateral, and depth/cross-section) can be saved and printed for comparison.
Complications related to the gastrointestinal system may arise in patients receiving enteral nutrition through continuous and bolus infusion. These complications include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, increased gastric residual volume, and abdominal pain. The aim of this study is to determine the impact of abdominal massage applied to patients receiving enteral nutrition through continuous or bolus infusion on gastrointestinal system functions. For this purpose, 164 patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be randomized, and four groups will be defined. Half will constitute the experimental group, and the others will form the control group. In our study, the effects of massage on symptom control will be evaluated by comparing symptoms in patients receiving both forms of nutrition. Thus, the evaluation and control of medical conditions (symptoms) such as constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, increased abdominal distension, and increased gastric residual volume are targeted.
Malnutrition is considered as a deficiency of energy, protein or other nutrients. Malnutrition is a big problem for surgical patients. Various physiological problems may occur in patients with inadequate or malnutrition, such as prolonged wound healing time, decreased muscle strength and deterioration in immune system functions. It is recommended to start oral nutrition in the early postoperative period. In cases where the oral route is not preferred, enteral and parenteral nutritional support should be provided to the patient continuously or intermittently. Failure to identify individuals at risk of malnutrition means delaying the nutritional support the patient needs. Close observations and evaluations made by nurses during the day can ensure early diagnosis of the patient at risk of malnutrition and receive the necessary nutritional support. In order for nurses to fulfill their duties regarding nutritional care, they must have sufficient knowledge and skills on the subject and perceive the importance of nutritional care for patients. "Care" forms the basis of nursing. The interaction between patient and nurse affects the process and quality of care. Care behaviors include some basic skills such as listening carefully to the patient by making eye contact, empathy, demonsrating professional knowledge and skills, taking responsibility for the patient, and being accessible. In order to increase the quality of nursing care given to patients, it is necessary to provide evidence-based care and ensure that the care given is compatible with the values and expectations of the patients. For these reasons, this study aimed to examine the effect of enteral and parenteral nutrition (EPN) training on the knowledge level and care behaviors of surgical nurses regarding nutritional care.
Complications related to the gastrointestinal system can occur in patients receiving enteral nutrition. These complications may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, decreased bowel sounds, abdominal distension, increased gastric residual volume, and abdominal pain. To prevent and treat food intolerance, as well as to increase gastric emptying, the use of prokinetic agents is often preferred. However, these drugs have various side effects, such as abdominal cramps, allergies, bronchospasm, cardiac issues, and pancreatic disorders. One non-pharmacological method that can be applied to increase bowel motility and reduce abdominal distension and constipation is heat application. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of heat application to the abdominal and lumbar regions, using a hot water bag, on gastrointestinal system functions in patients receiving continuous enteral nutrition.
The goal of this Retrospective Cohort Study is to compare the patients from before and after the implementation of the pre-convention for infants with feeding difficulties needing tube feeding or having received tube feeding in the past, but able to develop normal feeding behavior. The main objectives it aims to compare are: - To characterize the patients taking part in a multi-disciplinary follow-up for feeding difficulties over time and to evaluate their progress before and after the institution of a multidisciplinary team in the context of the pre-convention for feeding difficulties from the RIZIV/INAMI. - To evaluate if the multi-disciplinary approach is more efficient for treatment and follow-up in infants with eating difficulties before and after the start of the pre-convention. - To calculate the probability of reaching full oral intake after having feeding difficulties within two years.
The goal of this observational study is to determine the relationship between the nutritional profile of critically ill patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and disease severity, prognosis, and survival, to assess the ability to meet nutritional goals, EN complications, and reasons for discontinuation and postponement of feeding. The main questions aim to answer are the relationship between the duration of EN initiation and Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) score, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), oxygenation status, MV, ICU, and length of hospital stay, overall mortality, and whether nutritional goals were met, EN complications, and reasons for discontinuation and postponement.
Overarching hypothesis In critically ill adults enteral feeding in a diurnal intermittent pattern improves patient centred outcomes. Research questions for this study Are the same derangements in metabolic and hormonal function observed in healthy volunteers when fed continuously via a nasogastric tube observed in critically ill patients and can those derangements be mitigated by intermittent diurnal feeding? Aim of this study Assess the effect of an enteral nutrition regimen mimicking the usual diurnal meal pattern on hormonal profile and metabolism in critically ill adults. This will generate novel and important proof of concept data and support progression to a clinical trial integrating investigation of physiological responses and patient centred outcomes. Objectives of this study Laboratory: Characterise patterns of hormone, lipid and metabolite response to intermittent diurnal feeding in critically ill adults. Clinical: assess feasibility, tolerability (vomiting and gastric residual volume) and efficacy (calorie delivery) of intermittent diurnal feeding in critically ill adults.
Critically ill patients often exhibit a hypermetabolic state and increased energy requirements due to their critical illnesses. Those patients cannot meet their nutritional requirements through oral feeding. Therefore, the initiation of enteral nutrition (EN) is an essential intervention to fulfill the body's dietary and physiological requirements. Despite advancements in the techniques and equipment used for EN, inadequate nutritional intake is a significant issue for CIPs. It requires special attention to prevent muscle wasting and overfeeding. Critical care nurses have a key role in applying the proper nutritional care for CIPs. They are responsible for inserting and maintaining the feeding tube, delivering the feeds, and avoiding complications associated with EN.