A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Enteral tube nutrition
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Enteral tube nutrition is indicated for patients who have a functioning gastrointestinal (GI) tract but cannot ingest enough nutrients orally because they are unable or unwilling to take oral feedings. (See also Overview of Nutritional Support.)
Compared with parenteral nutrition, enteral nutrition has the following advantages:Better preservation of the structure and function of the GI tract
Lower cost
Probably fewer complications, particularly infectionsSpecific indications for enteral nutrition include the following:
Prolonged anorexia
Severe protein-energy undernutrition
Coma or depressed sensorium
Liver failure
Inability to take oral feedings due to head or neck trauma
Critical illnesses (eg, burns) causing metabolic stressOther indications may include bowel preparation for surgery in seriously ill or undernourished patients, closure of enterocutaneous fistulas, and small-bowel adaptation after massive intestinal resection or in disorders that may cause malabsorption (eg, Crohn disease).
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