As the number of patients being artificially fed via the enteral route increases in hospital and community, so do the risks associated with drug administration via enteral feeding tubes. Early in 2002 BAPEN established a multi professional working group led by the British Pharmaceutical Nutrition Group (BPNG) to develop information resources on this subject.
The first part of this project has produced a set of resources comprising a patient information leaflet, a GP/Community Pharmacy information leaflet and a poster.
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Patient Guide
The patient information leaflet is intended to be completed by the team that advocated the use of the patients feeding tube for their drug administration. Not only will this provide valuable information for the patient but may also prompt healthcare professionals to review the patients drug therapy and seek advice where necessary.
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(Updated document 3rd June 2004)
General Practitioner Guide
The GP/Community Pharmacy information leaflet contains information surrounding formulation choice, practical and legal issues. It is proposed that it is included with the discharge information sent to the GP or given to the patient to pass to their local community pharmacy.
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(Updated document 3rd June 2004)
General Practitioner Guide PDF
A Practical Guide - Poster
The A3 poster is suitable for use on the ward or in clinics. The flow diagram provides a step by step guide for safe drug administration via this route. The poster also includes basic information on legal implications, health and safety and drug interactions.
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(Updated document 3rd June 2004)
Acknowledgements
This project would not have been possible without the commitment of the working party members who have given their time and shared their valuable experience. Thanks are owed to Lynne Colagiovanni, Katie Nicholls, Kate Pickering, Peter Shaw, Geoff Simmonett, Fiona Needleman, Julian Thorne, Alex Topol.
Many thanks also to all those who have commented on early drafts.
Please e-mail any comments on this project or materials to:
Leaflets and Poster design by Chris Fulcher
Email: sales@bookmsl.fsnet.co.uk
Tel:02392 430147