Jejunostomy

Infusion techniques : Continous method - It implies continuous feeding through tubes by using a gravity flow or infusion pump. Cyclic method - This implies following a cycle of infusion by “ off and on “ periods. For example infusion is on for hours and then is stopped for hours. Interrupted method – this is like cyclic method but with regular interruptions like hours on and hours off periods.

Bolus method – when a large feed is administered in a short time for example cc in minutes. Types of enteral feeds : . Natural liquid feeds These comprise milk – (whole or skimmed), egg mixtures, sugar, molasses, strained cooked cereals, strained fruit juices, coconut water, vegetable oil, cream, non fat dry milk. .

Blenderized feeds Foods which cannot be swallowed are blended in a high speed blender into a smooth paste which is reconstituted with water to make a thin liquid. . Commercial polymeric mixtures These contain all the carbohydrate, protein, fat, water, electrolytes, micro nutrients and fibre required by a stable patient . Elemental feeds They are commercially predigested mixtures of amino acids , dextrins , sugars, electrolytes , vitamins and minerals with small amount of fat .

Therapeutic diets