Clinical nutrition : official journal of the European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Effect of gastric versus post-pyloric feeding on the incidence of pneumonia in critically ill patients: observations from traditional and Bayesian random-effects meta-analysis.
Administration of enteral feeding is associated with a higher risk of nosocomial pneumonia. Herein, we systematically review the impact of gastric versus post-pyloric feeding on the incidence of pneumonia. ⋯ Comparing with gastric feeding, post-pyloric route can reduce incidence of pneumonia in critically ill patients.