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need info about post-pyloric keofeed. the order was to start pt. on bolus feed once goal has met but suddenly I had a call not to start bolus feed as it was post-pyloric. I dont know about the rationale behind this. can someone help me. thanks to all.
I could be totally wrong, but my thought is a post-pyloric tube bolus may increase intestinal distress and lead to diarrhea. That is my best guess.

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1.) If it's a small bore feeding tube, it can clog easily, esp when given a bolus feed. 2.) When you feed into the intestine, there is increased blood flow in the intestine. If this flow is compromized from hemodynamic instability, it could result in complications such as intestinal ischemia. 3.) Bolus feeding into the small intestine can cause osmotic diarrhea and cramping.

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thanks for the reply.
Author: jone  3-06-2015, 17:27   Views: 625   
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