Enteral nutrition goal rate
Tube-feeding rate and protein delivered from calorie goal and formula density.
Inputs
3 of 4kcal/day
kcal/mL
g/L
h
When to use
- Setting a continuous or cyclic tube-feeding goal.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Check protein separately; many patients need a protein modular.
- Free water content is about 70% to 85% of formula volume.
Why use
The rate, protein, and free water in one place.
Rate (mL/h) = kcal goal ÷ formula density (kcal/mL) ÷ hours per day