Feasibility of self-propelling nasojejunal feeding tube in patients with acute pancreatitis.

Background & Aims: To assess the success rate of a self-propelling nasojejunal feeding tube in patients with acute pancreatitis.

Methods: All patients admitted for acute pancreatitis were included. A self-propelling nasojejunal feeding tube was introduced into the stomach, and gastrointestinal motility was stimulated using metoclopramide.

Semi-elemental formula or polymeric formula: is there a better choice for enteral nutrition in acute pancreatitis? Randomized comparative study.

Background: Jejunal nutrition is recommended during acute pancreatitis. The use of semi-elemental formulas presents several theoretical advantages over polymeric formulas, but their clinical value has been poorly documented. Our aim was to evaluate in patients with acute pancreatitis the effect of enteral nutrition by a semi-elemental formula compared with a polymeric formula.

What is the risk of nocturnal supine enteral nutrition?

Unlabelled: One complication of enteral nutrition (EN) is gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Semi-recumbent position is advised because posture influence reflux in critically ill patients. No data is available in stable patients.