Tag: Syringes

A 2022 review of enteral feeding practices found that bolus feeding, a specific type of bolus feeding infusion, is a common and convenient method for delivering nutrition, especially for mobile patients. This process involves giving a larger, concentrated dose of formula over a short period, typically through a feeding tube directly into the stomach.

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 5 mL is the standard volume for one metric teaspoon. Based on this conversion, 1.25 mL in a syringe is precisely equal to 1/4 of a teaspoon.