If a severely burned patient has been unable to eat more than a few bites each day for a week,he or she should be fed by means of

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If a stressed patient is unable to maintain adequate oral intake for more than 5 to 10 days,he or she should be fed via an enteral feeding tube into the stomach.Jejunal feedings would be used only if the patient has a high risk for aspiration.Enteral feedings are preferred over parenteral feedings because they promote normal nutrient metabolism and maintain integrity of the gut.

If a Severely Burned Patient Has Been Unable to Eat