The Hidden Burden of Community Enteral Feeding on the Emergency Department.

Diane BarrettVincent LiSue MerrickAravinth MurugananthanHelen Steed

Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2020)

Enteral tube complications can place a hidden burden on the patient, the ED, and healthcare costs. More work on education and supporting caregivers to resolve problems themselves could reduce the burden on busy EDs.

Keyphrases

emergency department
healthcare
mental health
risk factors
adverse drug
electronic health record
affordable care act