Nutrihep is the brand name of a low protein, low sodium enteral feeding formula for use in patients with liver disease. These patients typically suffer from encephalopathy and the large percentage of branched chain amino acides decreases physiological on the liver and causes less mental status derangements. It is lactose and gluten-free and kosher. It Continue Reading
Vivonex is the brand name of an enteral feeding formula used in patients with metabolic stress such as sepsis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) or with a malabsorptive condition. It is considered an-elemental formula because the protein source is completely hydrolyzed. It is lactose and gluten-free and kosher. The protein sources in Vivonex is free Continue Reading
Optimental is the brand name of an enteral feeding formula used in patients with metabolic stress such as sepsis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) or with a malabsorptive condition. It is considered a semi-elemental formula in that a portion of the protein source is partially hydrolyzed for better absorption while the rest is the form Continue Reading
Nepro is the brand name of an enteral feeding formula for use in kidney dialysis patients, particularyly intermittent dialysis. These patients typically require restriction in fluids and electrolytes. It is lactose and gluten-free and kosher. It is a high calorie source of feeding and serum glucose levels must be carefully monitored, particularly in patient with Continue Reading
Jevity Plus is the brand name of an enteral (i.e., via the gut) feeding solution that is widely used in surgical patients for nutrition. Jevity Plus is also known as Jevity 1.2. It is one of the formulas that is recommended for long -term tube feedings and can be given via a nasogastric tube, orogastric Continue Reading
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