Bacterial contamination of enteral diets.
- 1 November 1986
- Vol. 27 (Suppl 1) , 56-57
- https://doi.org/10.1136/gut.27.suppl_1.56
Abstract
Enteral feeding solutions can be contaminated by bacterial micro-organisms already present in the ingredients, or introduced during preparation or transport, or in the hospital ward. During jejunostomy feeding without pump or filter, ascending bacterial invasion of the feeding bag is possible. In patients with lowered immune response contaminated feedings can cause serious septic clinical problems. The progressive loss of the nutritional value of the enteral feeding solution by bacterial contamination has to be considered for all patients.Keywords
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