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Article
Blenderized Formula by Gastrostomy Tube: A Case Presentation and Review of the Literature
Topics in Clinical Nutrition
(2013)
Abstract
Blenderized formula by gastrostomy tube (BFGT) has been suggested as a substrate in children who have demonstrated intolerance to traditional formula feeding. Alleviation of gagging, retching, constipation, diarrhea, and food refusal in gastrostomy-fed children is reported in the literature when all or part of the tube feeding is replaced with pureed foods. The paucity of evidence-based research on BFGT should not preclude its consideration in clinical practice. Optimal BFGT outcomes are noted when patients meet selection criteria and oversight is provided by a registered dietitian. BFGT represents a potential area of medical nutrition therapy research and underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration of the feeding team to improve outcomes in pediatric populations.
Keywords
- blenderized feeding,
- feeding intolerance,
- gastrostomy tube
Disciplines
Publication Date
January, 2013
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1097/TIN.0b013e31827dfa79
Citation Information
Teresa W. Johnson, Amy Spurlock and Pam Galloway. "Blenderized Formula by Gastrostomy Tube: A Case Presentation and Review of the Literature" Topics in Clinical Nutrition Vol. 28 Iss. 1 (2013) p. 84 - 92 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amy-spurlock/31/