Enteral formula osmolality ranges from 300-700 mOsm/kg
What are the effects of formula osmolality on fluid shifts in the gut? - Ans:✔✔-If the number of solute
particles in the gut are equal to the solute particles in the vascular system, then there shouldn't be any
fluid shifts
If you bring in individual AAs rather than intact proteins, the more solute particles there will be and
osmolality in the gut will increase, ultimately leading to fluid shifts.
Thinking about lactose intolerance-- often times there are too many solutes in the gut and you will
experience an osmolality that exceeds what is in the blood, fluids will shift into the gut to try to dilute
the greater concentration (mOsm) and patients will experience diarrhea and dehydration
What is a saline solution? - Ans:✔✔-An isotonic solution that provides a way to rehydrate patients as it
wont disrupt the osmolality of the circulation
Polymeric Formulas (standard) - Ans:✔✔-Requires normal digestive and absorptive capacity, is lactose
free
Partially Hydrolyzed
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