Tag: Healthcare best practices

According to a 2019 study published in the journal *Nutrients*, over 70% of Americans take a dietary supplement, yet patients rarely disclose this information to their physicians. Including questions about dietary supplementation on a health history questionnaire is vital for ensuring patient safety, preventing adverse drug interactions, and providing truly holistic healthcare.

According to a study published in the journal *Clinical Nutrition*, elevated head-of-bed positioning significantly reduces the incidence of aspiration in tube-fed patients. It is a critical, yet straightforward, measure for caregivers and medical professionals to understand how to prevent aspiration when feeding a patient, minimizing the risk of serious complications like pneumonia.

According to the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), using an in-line filter is a critical patient safety practice in parenteral nutrition (PN) therapy. This is especially important for total nutrient admixtures (TNAs), which combine all macronutrients into one bag, leading to the question: **which filter is used when with a 3:1 parenteral formulation?**. The answer is a 1.2-micron in-line filter, chosen specifically to accommodate the lipid component while removing particulate matter.