Effect of blenderized tube feeds on gastric emptying: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract

Blenderized tube feeds (blends) are associated with lower hospital admissions and reduced gastroesophageal symptoms, but their high viscosity may theoretically prolong gastric emptying. Our objective was to compare differences in gastric emptying with blends vs with formula.

Document Details

• Document Type: Pub Defense Publication
• Publication Date: May 31, 2023
• Source ID: 10.1002/jpen.2513

Entities

People

• Bridget M Hron
• Rachel Rosen
• Stephan Voss
• Thomas Ng

Organizations

• Boston Children's Hospital
• Harvard Medical School
• Massachusetts General Hospital
• United States Department of Defense

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Fields of Study

• Medicine

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