ArticleIrish journal of medical science2019
Transition from tube feeding to oral feeding: experience in a tertiary care paediatric cardiology unit.
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- Long-term need and potential for withdrawal of enteral feeding in children with chronic kidney disease stage 5D or 5T.Clinical and experimental nephrology · 2025Article
- Structured Tube Weaning Using the Hunger Provocation Method in Infants with Single Ventricle Heart Defects: A Multicenter Study.Pediatric cardiology · 2025Article
- Patterns of Growth and Nutrition From Birth to 6 Months in Infants With Complex Congenital Cardiac Defects.Nursing researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHome enteral tube feeding (HETF) is imperative for many infants and children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Tube weaning (TW) facilitates the progression from tube feeding to oral diet. There is limited literature on TW practices, protocols and success for children with CHD that have been tube fed.
aimsThe objective of this study is to assess the process of weaning HETF in a tertiary referral centre for paediatric CHD. Specifically, we aimed to assess the duration of HETF, duration of TW and the interventions involved.
methodsWe retrospectively reviewed the medical and dietetic records of all infants and children that were successfully weaned off HETF over a 12-month period from January 2015 to December 2015.
resultsThere were 30 children included in the study, 9 boys and 21 girls. The diagnoses included 15 septal defects, 8 univentricular diagnosis and other diagnoses in 7 children. The median age at initiation of enteral tube feeding was 45 days (range 2-169). The median duration to wean from enteral tube feeding was 52 days (range 2-359). Number of dietetic consults required for successful TW varied among patients, median 5 (range 2-23). The number of days required for successful TW was associated with age and duration on HETF. Dietetic interventions included discontinuation of nutrient dense feeds, altering feed schedule and reduction of feed volume.
conclusionsWeaning HETF is possible in the outpatient setting. Early and frequent dietetic intervention is recommended to ensure prompt discontinuation of HETF when appropriate.
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