Abstract
Nutrition is integral to the care of individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF). Better nutritional status is associated with improved pulmonary function. In some individuals with CF, enteral tube feeding can be useful in achieving optimal nutritional status. Current nutrition guidelines do not include detailed recommendations for enteral tube feeding. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation convened an expert panel to develop enteral tube feeding recommendations based on a systematic review of the evidence and expert opinion. These guidelines address when to consider enteral tube feeding, assessment of confounding causes of poor nutrition in CF, preparation of the patient for placement of the enteral feeding tube, management of the tube after placement and education about enteral feeding. These recommendations are intended to guide the CF care team, individuals with CF, and their families through the enteral tube feeding process.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 724-735 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Cystic Fibrosis |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Scott W. Powers, PhD, ABPP: Grant support (through NIH).
Funding Information:
Steven Freedman MD, PhD: Scientific Advisory Board: Alcresta, Research Grant Funding from Alcresta.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 The Authors
Keywords
- Cystic fibrosis
- Enteral nutrition
- Feeding tube
- Gastrostomy
- Nasojejunal tube