Intent (Expected Outcomes)

All patients undergoing laparotomy within 24-48 hours of admission to a Role 3 facility who meet criteria for enteral feeding will have a NJFT placed at the time of surgery

Performance/Adherence Measures

All patients requiring laparotomy within 24-48 hours of admission to a Role 3 facility who also met criteria for enteral feeding had the NJFT placed at the time of surgery.

Data Source

- Patient Record
- Department of Defense Trauma Registry (DoDTR)