| Fluid Needs of Tube Fed Patients |   |
 Fluid needs are important to consider for TF patients. Specific water needs for an individual can be calculated as 1 ml/kcal or 35 ml/kg usual body weight (UBW). Patients who have large water losses through perspiration or oozing wounds may require more fluids.
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80 kg patient, intake 2500 kcal 80kg x 35ml/kg = 2800ml water/d
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