EN Guideline for Surgical Procedures

Creator: Developed by: Dr Michael Meier, Adapted by: Dr John Drover
Date: Summer 2010
Synopsis: This guideline is meant to assist with the management of enteral feeding in critically ill patients that are going the operating room for a procedure. It outlines when to stop feeds prior to transfer to the operating room, and when/how to restart feeds upon the patient's return to the ICU.