Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and brands are most appropriate to select depending on the clinical situation. Most Wards Patients: - Formulation: Standard Polymeric - Common Brands: Jevity 1.2, Osmolite 1.0 Diabetes: - Formulation: ↓Glycemic - Common Brands: Glucerna 1.5, Glytrol 1.0 CHF: - Formulation: ↑Calorie, ↑Protein, ↓Volume, ↓Na - Common Brands: Osmolite 1.5, TwoCal HN 2.0 - Additional Notes: Osmolar load can cause diarrhea ESRD on HD: - Formulation: ↑Calorie, ↓Volume, ↓K, ↓Phos, moderate Protein - Common Brands: Nepro 1.8, Novasource Renal 2.0 CKD no HD: - Formulation: ↑Calorie, ↓Protein - Common Brands: Suplena 1.8, RenalCal 2.0 Short-gut, pancreatitis, severe PCM: - Formulation: Peptide / elemental - Common Brands: Peptamen 1.2/1.5, Vital AF 1.2 - Additional Notes: High Osmolar, start slow COPD, Vent weaning: - Formulation: ↓CHO, ↑fat to lower CO₂ - Common Brands: Pulmocare 1.5 - Additional Notes: Avoid in pancreatitis, fat malabsorption #Enteral #Feed #Formula #Formulations #Comparison #Table #Pharmacology #Nutrition
