A 56-year-oldpatient had an emergency laparotomy for faecal peritonitis 5 days previously. He underwent a Hartmann’s procedure for a perforated sigmoid diverticulitis. He is currently being ventilated and has developed a hospital-acquired pneumonia.
He is likely to require ventilation on intensive care for a number of days and the staff are concerned because he has not received any nutrition since his operation. In the light of above, which methods you may consider to provide nutrition? *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only Sources: Cases in general surgery
