Enteral Nutrition: Feeding administration

 
Weight (grams) Days to reach goal feeds Feeding Interval
< 800 g 14 days continuous drip
800 - 1000 10-14 days continuous or q 2 hour
1000 - 1250 7 - 10 days q 2 - 3 hours
1250 - 1500 7 days q 2 -3 hours
1500 - 2000 5 - 7 days q 3 hours
> 2000 3 - 5 days q 3 - 4 hours or ad lib
 

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