Tolerance and Efficacy of Enteral Nutrition in Traumatic Brain–Injured Patients Induced Into Barbiturate Coma
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 10/25/2006
Grant V. Bochicchio, MD, MPH, et al. - Conclusions: Patients with traumatic brain injury induced into barbiturate coma develop a significant ileus that is refractory to prokinetic agents. Only a marginal improvement is seen when the postpyloric route is obtained. Early parenteral nutrition should be considered in this patient population







