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In this episode of of Dietetics with Dana, Dana walks you through how to calculate tube feed flushes. Don't forget to check out the Nutrition Support Bundle for extra TF and TPN help! Use code podflush for $10 off the Nutrition Support Bundle (2 week access). This course includes TF review, TPN review an a calculations class.
Example for Episode:
a. 2000kcal 56g of protein, Jevity 1.5 @ 75ml/hr
b. Determine the fluid needs:
i. 2000kcalx1ml/kcal=2000ml
c. Determine free water from formula:
i. 75x24=1800ml
ii. 1800x.76=1368ml
d. Determine the remaining fluid needs
i. 2000-1364=632ml
By Dana J. Fryer, MS, RDN, CNSC4.9
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Send us a message!
In this episode of of Dietetics with Dana, Dana walks you through how to calculate tube feed flushes. Don't forget to check out the Nutrition Support Bundle for extra TF and TPN help! Use code podflush for $10 off the Nutrition Support Bundle (2 week access). This course includes TF review, TPN review an a calculations class.
Example for Episode:
a. 2000kcal 56g of protein, Jevity 1.5 @ 75ml/hr
b. Determine the fluid needs:
i. 2000kcalx1ml/kcal=2000ml
c. Determine free water from formula:
i. 75x24=1800ml
ii. 1800x.76=1368ml
d. Determine the remaining fluid needs
i. 2000-1364=632ml

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