| Gastroenterology Research, ISSN 1918-2805 print, 1918-2813 online, Open Access |
| Article copyright, the authors; Journal compilation copyright, Gastroenterol Res and Elmer Press Inc |
| Journal website http://www.gastrores.org |
Review
Volume 12, Number 3, June 2019, pages 111-114
Basics of Blenderized Tube Feeds: A Primer for Pediatric Primary Care Clinicians
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| *Commercial BTF hang time varies from 8 to 12 h, based on individual manufacturer’s recommendations. Any unused formula should be discarded after 24 h [1]. BTF: blenderized tube feeding. | |
| Oley Foundation (non-profit educational resource for patients on enteral or parenteral nutrition) | https://oley.org/ |
| Food safety guidelines | www.homefoodsafety.org |
| www.foodsafety.gov | |
| Sample BTF recipes | www.ginutrition.virginia.edu |
| www.foodfortubies.org | |
| www.mealtimenotions.com | |
| Ready-to-use BTF* | Compleat - nestlehealthscience.us |
| Kate Farms - katefarms.com | |
| Liquid Hope, Nourish - functionalformularies.com | |
| Pediasure Harvest - abbottstore.com | |
| Real Food Blends - realfoodblends.com | |
| BTF: blenderized tube feeding. |
| Medically stable; stable growth |
| ≥ 14 Fr feeding tube |
| Bolus feeds |
| Motivated family |
| Adequate resources and equipment (high-grade blender, refrigerator, electricity, access to clean water and food, storage containers) |
| Access to knowledgeable medical providers |
| Acute illness or immunosuppression (greater risk of infection from contaminated food) |
| Fluid restrictions (may be difficult to meet nutrient needs) |
| Continuous feedings (requires formula to be unrefrigerated for several hours) |