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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is provided when the gastrointestinal tract is nonfunctional because of an interruption in its continuity (it is blocked, or has a leak – a fistula) or because its absorptive capacity is impaired. [6] It has been used for comatose patients, although enteral feeding is usually preferable, and less prone to ...
Infant feeding is the practice of feeding infants. Breast milk provides the best nutrition when compared to infant formula . Infants are usually introduced to solid foods at around four to six months of age.
Breastfeeding decreases the risk of respiratory tract infections and diarrhea, both in developing and developed countries. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Other benefits include lower risks of asthma , food allergies , and type 1 diabetes .
A nutrient enema, also known as feeding per rectum, rectal alimentation, or rectal feeding, is an enema administered to provide nutrition in cases where normal eating is not possible. In modern medicine, nutrient enemas have been superseded by tube feeding and parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding).
Transient tachypnea of the newborn is a respiratory problem that can be seen in the newborn shortly after delivery. It is caused by retained fetal lung fluid due to impaired clearance mechanisms. [1] It is the most common cause of respiratory distress in term neonates.
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A video, taken by Crombie’s friend, shows the precise moment thousands of starlings fleetingly appear as one, a curved, winged form reflected in the water below. A flurry of camera shutter ...
A feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to people who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation. The state of being fed by a feeding tube is called gavage, enteral feeding or tube feeding. Placement may be temporary for the treatment of acute conditions or lifelong ...