Application of naso-jejunal feeding tube in early enteral nutrition for patients with severe acute pancreatitis / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the method and nursing care of early enteral nutrition through naso-jejunal feeding tube for patients with severe acute pancreatitis.Methods We retrospectively studied 37 patients with severe acute pancreatitis,who were given early enteral nutrition through naso-jejunum nutrition tube.Results Abdominal distention occurred in 5 patients,and 3 patients got mild diarrhea.No aspiration and SAP relapse occurred among 37 patients.All the patients were discharged from hospital after recovery.Conclusions Enteral nutrition through naso-jejunum nutrition tube is the main treatment and nutritional support measure for patients with severe acute pancreatitis.Daily care of the naso-jejunum nutrition tube,and prevention and treatment of complications are the critical work in SAP patients＇ nursing care.