Nutritional support

Question 1

what is enteral feeding?

Answer 1

using the GIT.

Question 2

rules for when to intervene with nutritional support

Answer 2

• kg loss of 10% BWt
• anorexia for 3+ d
• Dz which cause XS catabolism

Question 3

name the 4 different types of tube used in feeding

Answer 3

1. naso-oesohpageal - easiest to place
2. oesophageal - best tolerated
3. gastroscopy
4. enterostomy - rare

Question 4

what formula is used to estimate resting energy requirements?

Answer 4

dogs = 70 + (30 x BWt) = cal
cats = 40 x BWt = cal

Question 5

when do you remove nutritional support?

Answer 5

when patient voluntary intake >85% maintenance requirement

Question 6

how do you calculate calory density

Answer 6

= (3.5 x %protein) + (8.5 x %fat) + (3.5 x %carbs)

Question 7

general support schedule, via feeding tube is..

Answer 7

put tube in
d1 = 1/3 requirement
d2 = 2/3 req
d3 = whole requirement