A Quality Improvement Study: Comparison of Volume‐Based and Rate‐Based Tube Feeding Efficacy and Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients

Background Adequate nutrition (receiving ≥80% of estimated energy requirements [EER]) is important in preventing and treating malnutrition and improving clinical outcomes. In conventional rate‐based tube feeding (RBTF), patients are prescribed a constant infusion rate. Per volume‐based tube feeding (VBTF), the hourly infusion rate can be increased (max 150 mL/h) to make up for feeding deficits, ensuring patients receive the targeted 24‐hour...