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. 2020 Apr;35(2):196-204.
doi: 10.1002/ncp.10456. Epub 2020 Jan 29.

Dispelling Myths and Unfounded Practices About Enteral Nutrition

Stephanie Zoeller  1 , Matthew L Bechtold  2 , Berri Burns  3 , Theresa Cattell  4 , Brandee Grenda  5 , Lindsey Haffke  6 , Cara Larimer  7 , Jan Powers  8 , Fred Reuning  9 , Lauren Tweel  10 , Peggi Guenter  11 ; ASPEN Enteral Nutrition Task Force  1
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Dispelling Myths and Unfounded Practices About Enteral Nutrition

Stephanie Zoeller et al. Nutr Clin Pract. 2020 Apr.

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Abstract

Many protocols and steps in the process of enteral nutrition (EN) use are not overly supported with strong research and have been done the same way over many years without questioning the use of best-practices evidence. This article reports many of the myths and unfounded practices surrounding EN and attempts to refute those myths with current evidence. These practices include those about enteral access devices, formulas, enteral administration, and complications.

Keywords: enteral nutrition; evidence-based practice; myth; nutrition support; patient safety; tube feeding.

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