Routine Monitoring of Gastric Residual Volume During Enteral Feeding of Adult Inpatients: Clinical Utility and Guidelines

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RA1057-000

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  1. What is the comparative clinical utility of monitoring gastric residual volume versus no monitoring gastric residual volume in patients who require enteral feeding?
  2. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding monitoring gastric residual volume for patients who require enteral feeding?

Key Message

Two systematic reviews (one with meta-analysis), one randomized controlled trial, and two non-randomized studies were identified regarding the clinical utility of monitoring gastric residual volume versus no monitoring gastric residual volume in patients who require enteral feeding. In addition, two evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding monitoring gastric residual volume for patients who require enteral feeding.