Nutrition 2: The enterally fed child

Supervisor

Heather Gilbertson

Department

Nutrition and Food Services, Royal Children's Hospital

Email

heather.gilbertson@rch.org.au

Objectives

Upon completion of this study, the student will be able to describe:

1. Indicators for enteral feeding of children
2. Problems associated with enteral feeding of children
3. Nutritionist troubleshooting of enteral feeding problems
4. The role of RCH staff in enteral feeding: Gastroenterologist, Dietitian, Stomal Therapist

Report: The report on the elective should be presented in the form of a written case study for one enterally fed child. The case study should include: brief medical history, growth history, feeding history, indicators for enteral feeding, impact of enteral feeding on family life, supports available to family and long term feeding plan.

Resources and learning opportunities

1. HEN Clinic, Dr Ralf Heine - attend at least twice
2. Department of Nutrition and Food Services
3. View one enteral feed at ward level; observe set up, commencement and cessation of the feed
4. Reading
5. Video