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Clinical trial of a paediatric enteral feed
Author(s) -
Finch H. E.,
Lawson M. S.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of human nutrition and dietetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.951
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1365-277X
pISSN - 0952-3871
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-277x.1993.tb00385.x
Subject(s) - medicine , enteral administration , underweight , parenteral nutrition , anthropometry , overweight , pediatrics , randomized controlled trial , intensive care medicine , body mass index
A paediatric enteral feed, Paediasure, was given to children aged 1–8 years needing nutritional support. Those who had more than 60% of their energy from Paediasure were included in the trial which ran for 1–3 months. Anthropometric measurements were done at the start and at the end of the trial. Nutritional evaluations of Paediasure were made and compared with other enteral feeds. It was found that children's growth was satisfactory on Paediasure, that it was well tolerated and palatable if given orally. Paediasure has a high‐nutrient density so when given at low volumes (which are required for overweight and some very underweight patients) the recommended nutrient intakes (RNI) are more likely to be met than if other enteral feeds are used.