JOURNAL ARTICLE

Systematic review: exploring outcomes of commercial and homemade blenderized tube-feeding regimens on feeding tolerance in pediatric patients.

  • Published In: Nutrition Reviews, 2024, v. 82, n. 9. P. 1208 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Miguel, Mariana Velly; Haubrick, Kevin 3 of 3

Abstract

This article systematically reviews the association of blenderized tube feeding (BTF)—the administration of blended solid foods via enteral feeding tubes—with feeding tolerance in pediatric patients dependent on enteral nutrition. Analyzing nine studies from 2012 to 2022, the review found that both homemade and commercial BTFs are generally associated with improvements in upper gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, gagging/retching, heartburn/reflux, and abdominal discomfort, as well as reductions in diarrhea. However, outcomes related to gas and constipation were inconsistent across studies. The review highlights the need for close nutritional monitoring when using BTFs and calls for further research and formal guidelines due to variability in study quality and limited data on long-term effects.

Additional Information

  • Source:Nutrition Reviews. 2024/09, Vol. 82, Issue 9, p1208
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0029-6643
  • DOI:10.1093/nutrit/nuad118
  • Accession Number:179000165
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