CLINICAL-TRIAL OF A PEDIATRIC ENTERAL FEED

A paediatric enteral feed, Paediasure, was given to children aged 1-8 years needing nutritional support. Those who had more than 60% of thei r energy from Paediasure were included in the trial which ran for 1-3 months. Anthropometric measurements were done at the start and at the end of the trial. Nutritional evaluations of Paediasure were made and compared with other enteral feeds. It was found that children's growth was satisfactory on Paediasure, that it was well tolerated and palata ble if given orally. Paediasure has a high-nutrient density so when gi ven at low volumes (which are required for overweight and some very un derweight patients) the recommended nutrient intakes (RNI) are more li kely to be met than if other enteral feeds are used.