Early enteral nutrition: indications, benefits and complications

It is important in veterinary practice that registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) are knowledgeable regarding identifying patients in need of nutritional support, in order to continually strive for a high standard of evidence-based nursing care and improve patient outcomes. This article aims to help RVNs feel empowered to work alongside the veterinary surgeon (VS) to suggest the most appropriate feeding method, in addition to explaining all benefits and complications accurately to clients for informed consent to be obtained.

Kirsty Edgley -

Figure 1. This patient had become acutely unwell, losing just over 10% of his bodyweight within 2 to 3 days.