Who are inappropriate candidates for tube feeding?

Who are inappropriate candidates for tube feeding?



-severe GI bleeding
-high output fistulas
-intractable vomiting or diarrhea
-severe malabsorption
-if the expected need for nutrition support is less than 5 to 7 days in a malnourished patient or less than 7 to 9 days in an adequately nourished patient


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