Blenderized Food for Jejunostomy Tube Feeding

This survey describes experiences of patients utilizing blenderized tube feeding (BTF) or commercial blenderized tube feeding (CBTF) via jejunostomy tubes (J tube) as reported by registered dietitians/nutritionists (RDNs). RDNs were electronically recruited to complete a 23-item survey regarding patients in their clinical practice (past or present) who utilized BTF. Compared to commercial formula (CF) feeding, after weaning patients fed via J tube to BTF, RDNs reported reductions in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating/gas, pain, and improved growth/weight goals. Reports of improved outcomes in patients utilizing BTF via gastrostomy tubes, RDNs reported similar results in patients fed via J tube. The results of this small survey suggest that BTF/CBTF may confer advantages in patients who need J tube feeding.