Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr.  2018 Jan;21(1):12-19. 10.5223/pghn.2018.21.1.12.

Enteral Nutrition in Pediatric Patients

• Yi DY

• KMID: 2401768
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5223/pghn.2018.21.1.12

Abstract

Pediatric patients require specialized attention and have diverse demands for proper growth and development, and thus need a different approach and interest in nutritional assessment and supply. Enteral nutrition is the most basic and important method of nutritional intervention, and its indications should be identified. Also, the sites, modes, types, and timing of nutritional intervention according to the patient's condition should be determined. In addition, various complications associated with enteral nutrition supply should be identified, and prevention and treatment are required. This approach to enteral nutrition and proper administration can help in the proper growth and recovery of pediatric patients with nutritional imbalances or nutritional needs.

Keyword

Enteral nutrition; Malnutrition; Child

MeSH Terms

Child
Enteral Nutrition*
Growth and Development
Humans
Malnutrition
Methods
Nutrition Assessment

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  Fig. 1 Flowchart of the decision making process for enteral nutrition support.

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