Optimizing enteral feeding for pediatric and adult patients when using blenderized tube feeding

Despite increasing global popularity of blenderized tube feeding (BTF) among enteral nutrition (EN) patients, families and caregivers across the care continuum, patients who require an enteral feeding pump to administer their feedings still face challenges. Standard enteral feeding pumps are not designed for the viscosity of BTF, which can lead to increased pump alarms, longer feeding administration times and compromised accuracy of delivery. Additionally, the lack of education and clinical support of healthcare professionals (HCPs) may be contributing to the slow adoption and under-prescription of BTF in patients who may benefit from it.