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The following tables review tube feeding progression guidelines for
both continuous and intermittent feeding schedules in pediatric
patients. This table may be used when writing pediatric tube feeding
orders.
Continuous Tube Feeding Progression - Begin at 0.5 - 1.0
cc/kg/hr
| Age/Weight |
Initial Infusion Rate |
Daily Increases |
Goal Rate |
| 2.0 - 15 kg |
2 - 15 cc/hr
(1 cc/kg/hr) |
2 - 15 cc/hr q 4 - 8 hr
(1 cc/kg) |
15 - 55 cc/hr |
| 16 - 30 kg |
8 - 25 cc/hr
(0.5 - 1 cc/kg/hr) |
8 - 16 cc/hr q 4 - 8 hr
(0.5 cc/kg) |
45 - 90 cc/hr |
| 30 - 50 kg |
15 - 25 cc/hr
(0.5 cc/kg/hr) |
15 - 25 cc/hr q 4 - 8 hr
(0.5 cc/kg) |
70 - 130 cc/hr |
| > 50 kg |
25 cc/hr |
25 cc/hr q 4 - 8 hr |
90 - 150 cc/hr |
Intermittent Tube Feeding Progression
| Age/Weight |
Initial Volumes |
Daily Increases |
Goal Volume |
| 2.0 - 15 kg |
5 - 30 cc q 3 - 4 hr |
5 - 30 cc q 6 - 8 hr |
50 - 200 q 4 hr |
| 12 - 30 kg |
20 - 60 cc q 4 hr |
20 - 60 cc q 6 - 8 hr |
150 - 350 cc q 4 hr |
| 30 kg |
30 - 60 cc q 4 h |
30 - 60 cc q 6 - 8 hr |
240 - 400 cc q 4 hr |
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