Contamination of Gastrostomy Feeding Systems in Children in a Home‐Based Enteral Nutrition Program
L. Bott,
M. O. Husson,
D. Guimber
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundThere are few data concerning the risk of contamination of enteral feeding systems via gastrostomy in children, and none for conditions that pertain to home‐based care.MethodsTo investigate the risk of contamination of enteral feeding systems during the home‐based care of 20 children receiving gastrostomy tube feeding, five samples were taken for analysis: two samples before the enteral feeding period (gastrostomy, enteral feeding system) and three after this period (gastrostomy, distal giving set, l… Show more
The evolution of HEN was marked by changes in the population treated and the modes of treatment after the emergence of gastrostomy and commercial diets. This justified the creation of a multidisciplinary, pediatric artificial nutrition unit.
The evolution of HEN was marked by changes in the population treated and the modes of treatment after the emergence of gastrostomy and commercial diets. This justified the creation of a multidisciplinary, pediatric artificial nutrition unit.
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