Publications by authors named "Caroline de Oliveira Galindo"
Nutr Clin Pract
June 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the health risks associated with home-prepared enteral tube feeding by comparing hygiene standards and microbial load across homemade, blended, and commercial formulations.*
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- Out of 96 samples analyzed, 82.3% showed unacceptable levels of bacteria, particularly in homemade and blended feedings compared to commercial options, indicating a higher contamination risk.*
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- Improvements in hygiene practices and better training for food handlers could significantly reduce contamination risk in home-prepared enteral feedings.*
