AGA’s latest clinical practice update guides you on choosing the tube, access point, delivery site, and feeding method for patients unable to maintain adequate oral intake.
Hear from the experts
Drs. John Fang and Dejan Micic share key insights on choosing the best enteral access method.
The key takeaway
Becoming familiar with common and advanced enteral access techniques is within the armamentarium of all gastroenterologists. Malnutrition or risk of malnutrition impacts nearly all gastrointestinal disorders. Understanding common routes of enteral access and the basic principles of nutrition support promotes the initiation of optimal enteral nutrition, mitigating the impact of malnutrition, and improving outcomes for patients at nutritional risk.
Read the full AGA CPU published in the January issue of Gastroenterology.
