Associations Between Enteral Nutrition and Acute Respiratory Infection Among Patients in New York Metropolitan Region Pediatric Long-Term Care Facilities.

Marissa BurgermasterMeghan MurrayLisa SaimanDavid S SeresElaine L Larson

Published in: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2018)

The prevalence of EN, complexity of cases, and necessity of long-term EN make nutrition support important in pLTCFs. Differences in EN types and adverse outcomes in the infant subsample suggest different care is necessary for this subpopulation. Results provide context for improving quality of care and clinician/caregiver education for this population.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
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palliative care
physical activity
liver failure
risk factors
pain management
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
young adults
chronic pain
acute respiratory distress syndrome
health insurance