Blenderized tube feedings: Practice recommendations from the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Prior to the 1970s, blending food and liquids and putting them through an enteral access device (EAD) was the most common form of enteral nutrition (EN). However, in the 1970s, blenderized tube feedings (BTFs) became less popular due to the emergence of modern commercial enteral formulas (CEFs). Rec...

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Published in:Nutrition in clinical practice 2023-12, Vol.38 (6), p.1190-1219
Main Authors: Epp, Lisa, Blackmer, Allison, Church, April, Ford, Ivy, Grenda, Brandee, Larimer, Cara, Lewis‐Ayalloore, Joanna, Malone, Ainsley, Pataki, Linda, Rempel, Gina, Washington, Vita
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Language:English
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Summary:Prior to the 1970s, blending food and liquids and putting them through an enteral access device (EAD) was the most common form of enteral nutrition (EN). However, in the 1970s, blenderized tube feedings (BTFs) became less popular due to the emergence of modern commercial enteral formulas (CEFs). Recently, a cultural shift toward consuming a natural diet, consisting of whole foods, has led to a resurgence in the use of BTF. The increasing use of BTF in a variety of patient care settings identifies a need for practice recommendations that provide guidance for nutrition professionals and patients. Members of the American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Enteral Nutrition Committee identified salient clinical questions concerning BTF, conducted a comprehensive literature search, and subsequently developed practice recommendations pertaining to the use of BTF. This paper was approved by the ASPEN 2022–2023 Board of Directors.
ISSN:0884-5336
1941-2452
DOI:10.1002/ncp.11055