Complex Care Across the Continuum: The ABCs of Enteral Tubes in Pediatrics. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2025 Dec;54(4):761-775
Date
11/15/2025Pubmed ID
41238274DOI
10.1016/j.gtc.2025.08.010Scopus ID
2-s2.0-105017976196 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)Abstract
Both temporary nasogastric tubes and durable enteral feeding tubes provide critical means of nutrition support for a variety of pediatric patient phenotypes. It is often difficult for families and clinicians to navigate the care for these tubes across complex medical systems. The build of an interdisciplinary program designed to take care of patients' tubes, throughout the life of the tube, has improved processes and outcomes at a pediatric medical center. Reimagining the best and safest care for these patients has resulted in the development of clinical pathways to navigate this system, resulting in several improved outcomes.
Author List
Lavoie J, Hengel A, Kokta P, Zorek K, Mack CLAuthors
Paige Kokta APP Hybrid in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinCara Lynn Mack MD Chief, Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
ChildContinuity of Patient Care
Critical Pathways
Enteral Nutrition
Humans
Intubation, Gastrointestinal
Pediatrics
