1. Criteria, conditions, and contraindications for enteral nutrition initiation | |
2. Route of infusion (gastric vs. jejunal/ postpyloric) | |
3. Method of infusion (intermittent vs. continuous) | |
4. Target amount of EN formula | |
5. Selection of the type of EN formula | |
6. Flow rate at initiation and changing the flow rate | |
7. Evaluation of gastrointestinal intolerance (gastric residual volume or abdominal X-ray) | |
8. Measures against complications (changing the method of infusion or type of EN formula) | |
9. How to manage the route (tube flushing, etc.) |