ENFit connectors were developed to prevent enteral misconnections; however, there are concerns about how blenderized diets flow through ENFit connectors.
Thinking of homemade tube feeding formula for your child? There are benefits, but there are also risks and disadvantages. Here’s what you need to know.
Considerations With Blenderized Formula Homemade blended formula can be rewarding for both parents and children. However, this practice requires much more planning and supervision than commercial formulas and may not be compatible with all feeding methods. Commercially-prepared products are formulated to provide complete nutrition in the right consistency for tube feeding administration. Considerations with blenderized… Continue reading Pediatric Corner: Things to Consider with Blenderized Formula
Rachel, local Shield HealthCare Registered Dietitian in the Dallas area, received a referral from a pediatric GI clinic for NT, a 4 year-old boy on tube feeding after extensive bowel resection. Frustrated after multiple formula trials with resulting intolerance, NT’s mom initiated a homemade blenderized diet as a last resort. When Rachel arrived to instruct the… Continue reading Shield HealthCare RD Spotlight: A Pediatric Tube Feeding Success Story