Selection of Nutritional Support Delivery Method

Is the patient malnourished?

Yes

Is the GI tract functional & available?

Yes

Do dietary needs exceed dietary intake?

Yes

Do needs exceed the GI tracts absorptive capacity?

Yes

Is the patient at risk for aspiration?

Yes

Is the anticipated need for > 4 weeks?

Yes

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Recommended nutritional support delivery method

Tube placement for feeding

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Physical Examination Score of McClave et al for Evaluating a Patient with an Enteral Feeding Tube
- Radiographic Score of McClave et al for Evaluating a Patient with an Enteral Feeding Tube
Complications
- Buried Bumper Syndrome -Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube

Therapy

Administration
- Checklist for Preparing Patient for Placement of Enteral Feeding Tube
- Implementing Nutritional Support for Patient in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Patient Concerns

Quality Of Life
- Checklist for Preparing Patient for Placement of Enteral Feeding Tube

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Therapy

Patient Concerns

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Selection of Nutritional Support Delivery Method

Purpose: Purpose: To aid in the selection of the method for delivery of nutritional support.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Therapy

Patient Concerns

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10