Nightly Enteral Nutrition Support of Elderly Hip Fracture Patients: A Phase I Trial

Dennis H. Sullivan, Carl L. Nelson, Melinda M. Bopp, Cheryl L. Puskarich‐May, Robert C. Walls

Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 1998 · 87 citations · 25 references

Abstract

We conclude that nightly enteral feedings are a safe and effective means of supplementing nutrient intake. The greatest impact of nutrition support may be to reduce mortality.

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