Definition of enteral nutrition in adults

Enteral nutrition support refers to the introduction of a nutritionally complete liquid formula directly into the stomach or small intestine via a feeding tubeNational Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), 2006.

Information for clinicians and consumers about home enteral nutrition and gastrostomy tubes is available from the New South Wales Agency for Clinical Innovation website.

For detailed information about drug administration in patients with an enteral feeding tube, see the Australian Don’t Rush to Crush Handbook¹.