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asan beg

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What tube feeding would you recommend for LT? Explain your choice.

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Discuss what could be done, if anything, to check LT's diarrhea.



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vish98

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Answer to Question 1

My choice would be a di- and tripeptide formula for the reasons discussed above or one that has the addition of glutamine, arginine, and/or fish oils. Research indicates that these may be of some benefit to immunocompromised patients.

Answer to Question 2

Performing the appropriate tests to determine which of the above could be contributing to diarrhea and taking appropriate action. In the case of the depressed Ser Alb, I am a believer in the di- and tripeptide formulas. In most cases these can be absorbed across edematous guts and significantly decrease diarrhea.




asan beg

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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