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The document aims to ensure safe administration of Parenteral Nutrition. To prevent the complications associated with the administration. To give clear advice and guidance for staff involved in the administration of Parenteral Nutrition.Supporting clinical care with the hospital's Nutritional Steering Group (NSG).

Mobile Guideline Summary of the Ongoing Care and Management of Fine Bore Nasogastric Feeding Tubes (NG) in Adults Policy. Appendix 3. Procedural Guidance to Obtain and Check Gastric Aspirate in tubes already in situ – staff - Mobile Guideline Summary.Keywords: Nasogastric.

Mobile Guideline Summary of the Ongoing Care and Management of Fine Bore Nasogastric Feeding Tubes (NG) in Adults Policy.Appendix 4. Algorithm to assess if NG tube is still in the stomach (after initial placement and confirmation of gastric placement post insertion) - Mobile Guideline Summary.Keywords: Nasogastric.

Mobile Guideline Summary of the Ongoing Care and Management of Fine Bore Nasogastric Feeding Tubes (NG) in Adults Policy.Appendix 5. Management and prevention of blocked fine bore NG tube after position confirmed on insertion - Mobile Guideline SummaryKeywords: Nasogastric.

This clinical guideline aims to support doctors, nursing and dietetic staff in the identification and treatment of patients at risk of refeeding syndrome (RFS) either in hospital or in the community.

Guideline to enable the safe introduction of enteral feeding (naso-gastric and gastrostomy) in adult patients when dietetic assessment is not possible, i.e. weekends and some Bank Holidays.Supporting clinical care with the hospital's Nutritional Steering Group (NSG). Key words:Enteral Feeding, Enteral, Feeding, NG, NGT, Nasogastric, Naso-gastric, Tube Feeding

To ensure that any oral nutrition products prescribed by dietitians are done so in accordance with this Standing Operating Procedure (SOP). Keywords: Dietitian, nutrition, prescribing, EPMA.

This guidance sets a clear protocol for the management of adults presenting with LBW. It promotes high quality patient care at the interface between primary and secondary care and between mental and physical health services.This document has been produced to address uncertainty regarding the management of adult patients with low body weight (LBW) both in primary care and in the hospital setting.Supporting clinical care with the hospital's Nutritional Steering Group (NSG).

This document provides the framework for clinical staff in the management of patient hydration and monitoring of fluid balance. The document ensures that staff are guided by the expected standard set by the organisation.Keywords: Fluid Balance Adults In-patients.Supporting clinical care with the hospital's Nutritional Steering Group (NSG).

This policy aims to provide guidance regarding scope of professional practice, level of competence and accountability in nasogastric tube insertion, to support the assessment, decision making and guidance for insertion of nasogastric tubes, to ensure correct equipment and testing methods are used by staff to confirm safe position for feeding, and to provide staff with evidence-based guidance to support practice.Supporting clinical care with the hospital's Nutritional Steering Group (NSG). Keywords: Enteral Feeding, Enteral, Feeding, NG, NGT, Nasogastric, Naso-gastric, Tube Feeding

This policy aims to ensure that all patients have optimal nutrition and hydration. It provides guidance on assessing nutritional needs and delivering care in relation to hydration and nutrition requirements.

This policy provides guidance to staff as to how the hydration and nutritional needs of patients admitted to paediatric areas can be identified and met whilst under the care of the Trust.Keywords: Nutrition, hydration, paediatric.

The purpose of this guideline is to map the pathway of nutritional care for stroke patients being admitted to RCHT via the Emergency Department and then subsequent care provided by Dietitians in the community. The guideline is for all staff involved in the journey of the stroke patient across acute and community rehabilitation units.

This policy aims to provide guidance regarding scope of professional practice, level of competence and accountability in nasogastric tube insertion, to support the assessment, decision making and guidance for insertion of nasogastric tubes, to ensure correct equipment and testing methods are used by staff to confirm safe position for feeding, and to provide staff with evidence based guidance to support practice.Keywords: Nasogastric.

Procedure for authorised Dietitians to prescribe and order enteral nutrition for community patients.Supporting clinical care with the hospital's Nutritional Steering Group (NSG).Keywords:Home Enteral feeding / HEF / HEN / Enteral Nutrition / prescribing / ordering / dietitian.

Guidance on safe placement of nasal retaining device. Supporting clinical care with the hospital's Nutritional Steering Group (NSG). Keywords:NG, nasogastric, nasojejunal, bridle.

Guidance on safe and appropriate insertion of ENPLUG.Keywords: Gastrostomy, PEG, RIG, ENPLUG.Supporting clinical care with the hospital's Nutritional Steering Group (NSG).Key words gastrostomy, PEG, RIG.

Guide for restarting and progressing patients through graded stages of fluid and food following surgery or periods of not eating.Keywords: Post op diet, post surgery eating, surgical stages eating plan.

The document supports health care professionals caring for patients with PEGs or RIGs to ensure that the key symptoms of complications post-insertion and their significance are known to all staff involved in the immediate aftercare of patients who have been given gastrostomies, to reduce the risk of complications developing into critical illness or death.Supporting clinical care with the hospital's Nutritional Steering Group (NSG).