Efficacy of a Creon Delayed-Release Pancreatic Enzyme Protocol for Clearing Occluded Enteral Feeding Tubes

L. Stumpf, Janice; M. Kurian, Rebecca; Vuong, Jennifer; Dang, Kimberlyn; D. Kraft, Michael

doi:10.1177/1060028013515435

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Efficacy of a Creon Delayed-Release Pancreatic Enzyme Protocol for Clearing Occluded Enteral Feeding Tubes

Published in Annals of Pharmacotherapy • Jan 16, 2014

Authors:

Janice L. Stumpf

Rebecca M. Kurian

Jennifer Vuong

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Alkalinized Viokase pancreatic enzyme tablets restored patency to 71.9% of occluded Dobhoff tubes in a prospective study. After removal of Viokase tablets from the US market, the hospital protocol for unclogging enteral feeding tubes was adapted to use Creon pancreatic enzyme delayed-rel...

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Medicine

Enteral administration

Parenteral nutrition

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