Comparison of Syringe Compression Force Between ENFit and Legacy Feeding Tubes.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Since initial report in 1972, misconnections continue to be an issue, especially in hospitalized patients with multiple access devices. A new small-bore connector standard (ENFit) has been proposed in order to minimize misconnections. METHODS:Commercially available finalized ENFit tubes of a variety of sizes (14 French [Fr] size, 18Fr, 20Fr, 24Fr, and low-profile) were obtained for current testing. Variety of commercially available formulas including blenderized tube feeding (BTF) products (Jevity 1 Cal, Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Park, IL; Nourish, Functional Formularies, Centerville, OH; Real Food Blends, Chesterton, IN) were tested. RESULTS:Data from individual measurements were aggregated for ENFit and legacy tubes and revealed higher syringe compression force in legacy tubes

SUBMITTER: Mundi MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6269233 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature