What is the Role of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition?
Enteral and parenteral nutrition are vital in cases where patients cannot consume food orally:
Enteral nutrition involves delivering nutrients directly to the stomach or intestines via a tube. It is preferred when the gastrointestinal tract is functional. Parenteral nutrition involves administering nutrients intravenously, bypassing the digestive system. It is used when the gastrointestinal tract is non-functional or when enteral feeding is not possible.
