Status of enteral nutrition in the surgical intensive care units of four participating hospitals
| Hospital | Number of surgical ICU beds | Number of EN solutions prescribed in the ICU (RTH, non-RTH) | Regular use of a feeding pump in the ICU | Average number of feeding pumps used per day | NST consult for ICU patients | EN protocol in the ICU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 14 | 16 (4, 12) | Yes | 6~10 | Yes | Yes |
| B | 16 | 17 (10, 7) | No | 2~4 | Yes | Yes |
| C | 20 | 16 (7, 9) | Yes | 3 | Yes | Yes |
| D | 14 | 18 (8, 10) | No | 2 | Yes | No |
ICU = intensive care unit; EN = enteral nutrition; RTH = ready to hang; NST = nutritional support team.