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Comparison of the finger-feeding versus cup feeding methods in the transition from gastric to oral feeding in preterm infants

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 93 (6), 2017
Abstract Objectives: To assess the finger-feeding technique when compared with the cup feeding method during the early stage of preterm infant feeding transition regarding milk loss, milk ingestion period, and complications. Methods: Experimental, randomized, prospective study including 53 preterm infa...

Posicionamento de sonda enteral em neonatos segundo técnica modificada de mensuração

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar a efetividade da mensuração de sonda enteral pela técnica modificada, nariz - orelha - apêndice xifoide, com desconto dos orifícios distais da sonda, para posicionamento na câmara gástrica de neonatos. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo, desenvolvido em unidade neonatal de um ...

Reducción de la morbilidad postoperatoria en el cáncer colorrectal programado: inmunonutrición oral preoperatoria

Rev. chil. cir; 69 (5), 2017
Resumen Objetivo: Valorar la eficacia de la administración preoperatoria de inmunonutrición oral en pacientes con cáncer colorrectal resecable, en términos de reducción de la incidencia de complicaciones infecciosas posquirúrgicas. Material y métodos: Estudio prospectivo y aleatorizado. Se reclu...

Identificação do perfil nutricional e ocorrência de complicações gastrointestinais em pacientes hospitalizados submetidos à terapia nutricional enteral

HU rev; 43 (2), 2017
A terapia nutricional enteral (TNE) é muito importante para a recuperação e manutenção do estado nutricional dos pacientes, sendo sugerida a sua introdução precoce em até 24 a 48 horas após a admissão hospitalar. Mas, sabe-se que podem ocorrer intolerâncias gástricas, como diarreia e vômito,...

Blenderized feeding formulas with nutritious and inexpensive foods

Rev. Nutr. (Online); 30 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: To propose an inexpensive blenderized tube feeding formula consisting of foods with standard nutritional composition that meets the nutritional requirements of individuals aged more than 51 years. Methods: The enteral diets were formulated mainly with fresh foods and tested for thei...

Comparison of the effects of continuous versus intermittent enteral feeding on plasma leptin and ghrelin levels in Intensive Care Units

Rev. Nutr. (Online); 30 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this prospective randomized trial is to verify whether there is an association between the methods of administration of enteral nutrition and the leptin and ghrelin hormones, which have a major role in the regulation of energy metabolism. Methods: This study enrolled 38 e...

Concepts applied in daily practice in administration of medicines via nasogastric tube by the nursing team

Acta sci., Health sci; 39 (2), 2017
The study aimed to assess the current situation of medication administration via nasogastric tube (VNGT) and identify weaknesses in the process. As a tool, the application of questionnaires to the professionals of the nursing service was used. The questionnaire contained questions and each of them, durin...

O Cromo sérico baixo é raro em doentes submetidos a gastrostomia endoscópica para nutrição entérica de longa duração

Arq. gastroenterol; 54 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Patients that underwent Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) present with protein-energy malnutrition. Trace elements are required in small quantities and Chromium (Cr) displays a major role in the metabolism. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate Cr levels and its relationship...