What is the amount of free water to be used in flushes for enteral feedings in critically ill patients that reduces the risk for AKI?

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Oras Khudhayer Obayes

Free water should not be confused with water flushes, which is additional water provided to a patient in their daily regimen to: Clear the feeding tube periodically throughout the day (may be 25 to 50 ml per flush) Mixed with medications and infused into the tube (also may be around 25 to 50 ml per flush)