Can Ensure High Protein Vanilla Flavour Powder be safely used for elderly patients on a nasogastric (NG) tube?
Ensure High Protein Vanilla Flavour Powder (200 g) can be used for elderly patients on nasogastric (NG) feeding, but only under medical supervision. The powder must be properly mixed with water to make a smooth, drinkable liquid that won’t block the NG tube. The amount, concentration, and feeding schedule should be determined by a doctor or dietitian based on the patient’s nutritional needs and any medical conditions. Patients should be monitored for tolerance (e.g., stomach discomfort, diarrhoea, or risk of aspiration). When possible, ready-to-use liquid formulas made for NG feeding are safer and easier to use than reconstituted powders.