Tag: Bolus administration

A bolus is the rapid administration of a concentrated dose of a substance for immediate effect. This guide will walk you through the correct procedures for how to administer bolus fluids, medication, and nutritional feeds, ensuring safety and efficacy across different methods.

According to a systematic review published in 2024, bolus and continuous enteral feeding methods have comparable outcomes in critically ill patients, though the specific strategies may vary. A bolus feed formula refers to the liquid nutrition delivered in a larger volume over a short, defined period through an enteral feeding tube.