ASPEN Enteral Nutrition Handbook, Second Edition Epub+Converted PDF 2019

The ASPEN Enteral Nutrition Handbook, Second Edition, serves as an essential guide for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients receiving tube feeding. This handbook is designed to equip clinicians with the tools necessary to ensure safe, effective, and confident patient care, ultimately leading to positive health outcomes. With detailed step-by-step techniques and practical resources, healthcare providers can save time while enhancing the quality of care.

Featuring a best practices format and a multidisciplinary perspective, this handbook caters to everyone from beginners to seasoned practitioners. The original edition was released in February 2010, and since then, ASPEN has expanded its clinical guidelines, including the incorporation of Safe Practices for Enteral Nutrition Therapy.

Key updates in the second edition include:
– A dedicated chapter focused on the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of enteral nutrition.
– Separate chapters for adult and pediatric/infant formulas.
– Illustrated guidelines for the use of ENFit® devices in tube feeding and administering enteral medications.
– Revised recommendations for nutrition assessment, including indicators of malnutrition in both adults and children.
– Expanded content relevant to various healthcare settings, such as home care.
– Increased coverage of blenderized tube feedings.
– Practical tips for best practices, including patient discharge and education, aligned with ASPEN’s clinical guidelines and other valuable resources.

This handbook is an indispensable resource for anyone committed to improving enteral nutrition care.