The application of enteral nutrition by nasogastric tube in severe acute pancreatitis

Objective: To discuss the value of enteral nutrition by nasogastric tube in severe acute pancreatitis. Methods: 80 patients of severe acute pancreatitis were randomly divided into 2 groups:the nasogastric tube group( n = 40) and the nasal jejunal tube group( n = 40). The blood amylase,blood routine,c-reactive protein,albumin,fasting glucose,triglycerides,gastrointestinal adverse reactions,the average length of hospital stay and the incidence of complications were compared. Results: After 1 or 2weeks of nutrition support,the blood amylase,blood routine,c-reactive protein,albumin,fasting glucose,triglycerides,gastrointestinal adverse reactions,the average length of hospital stay and the incidence of complications in two groups of patients had no statistical significant difference. Conclusion: Nasogastric tube enteral nutrition is a convenient,safe,effective nutrition way.