Vitamin K Deficiency in the Setting of Blenderized Tube Feeding Regimen in a Teenager: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2022.2026545
Abstract: Abstract Vitamin K acts a cofactor for the gamma-carboxylation of several proteins in the coagulation cascade. The clinical spectrum of vitamin K deficiency (VKD) can be asymptomatic to a significant bleeding. VKD is classically seen… read more here.
Keywords: feeding regimen; vitamin deficiency; tube feeding; blenderized tube ... See more keywords
The Impact of Blenderized Tube Feeding on Gastrointestinal Symptoms, a Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.3390/app13042173
Abstract: Severe gastrointestinal symptoms are one of the main reasons for switching from conventional artificial tube feeding to blenderized tube feeding (BTF). This study aimed to describe and quantify the impact of BTF on gastrointestinal symptoms… read more here.
Keywords: review; gastrointestinal symptoms; tube feeding; impact blenderized ... See more keywords