Ensure® Plus RTH 

Ensure Plus RTH

Product Description

Ensure Plus RTH is a complete,  nutrition with all essential nutrients and is ideal for tube feeding. It is calorie dense with 32 nutrients. Ensure Plus RTH has been scientifically formulated for those who have fluid restrictions or require volume limited feedings & those with increased calorie and protein needs. It is for the dietary management of patients with or at risk of developing disease related malnutrition. It is higher in calories (1.5kcal/ml) and protein (6.2g/100ml) as compared to Ensure (0.96kcal/ml and 4.41g/100ml).Ensure Plus RTH contains medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), an easily digested and absorbed source of fat that contributes readily available energy. It contains high quality protein. Has balanced macronutrient ratio supporting optimum utilization of protein.

It contains lactose and by nature is Gluten free

Features

HalalKosherVegetarianGluten Free
Yes YesNoYes

Nutrients

Maltodextrin, sodium and calcium caseinates, sucrose, edible vegetable oil (high oleic sunflower oil, soy oil, and coconut oil), soy protein isolate, fructooligosaccharides, Minerals***, flavoring and Vitamins**.

Nutrient UNITper 100 ml
Energy (INT)kcal150
Protein g6.27
Fatg4.91
Saturated Fatty Acidsg1.69
Monounsaturated Fatty Acidsg2.16
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids g0.56
Trans Fatty Acids g0.03
Cholesterolmg1.3
Carbohydrate g20.36
Sugar g1.15
Taurinemg15
Carnitine mg12
VITAMINS**  
Vitamin A (Palmitate)IU417
Vitamin A (B-Carotene)IU345
Vitamin D3IU40
Vitamin EIU3.9
Vitamin K1mcg8
Vitamin Cmg13
Folic Acid mcg40
Vitamin B1mg0.26
Vitamin B2mg0.34
Vitamin B6mg0.39
Vitamin B12mcg0.4
Niacin equivalent mg NE2.9
Pantothenic Acid mg1.3
Biotin mcg7.2
Cholinemg60
MINERALS**  
Sodium mg140
Potassium mg165
Chloride mg145
Calciummg100
Phosphorus mg100
Magnesium mg31
Iron 2.2mg2.2
Zinc 1.9mg1.9
Manganese mg0.5
Copper mcg250
Iodinemcg15
Selenium mcg7
Chromium mcg10
Molybdenum mcg15

 

Preparation

Shake well. Ensure Plus RTH is ready to use.

Oral feeding: As total or supplemental nutrition. Once opened, cover and place in a refrigerator. Discard if not used within 24 hours.

Tube feeding: Connect feeding set immediately prior to use. During tube feeding, the flow rate and volume are dependent on patients condition and tolerance. Additional fluid requirements can be met by giving water. Discard product within 24 hours of attaching feeding set.

Product Details

Ensure Plus RTH
SKU500 ml Liquid

 

Storage Instructions

Store unopened in a cool, dry place. Recommended to store up to 30 degree celsius. Avoid prolonged exposure to light.

Clinical Studies & Whitepaper

*Recent guidelines (ASPEN, NHS & IPG) recommend closed system liquid nutrition in critically ill patients1-3

*Reduces risk of infections by 98%4

*May provide greater volume of patients nutrient needs5

*Has significantly shorter preparation time4,5

 

References

1. ASPEN. Enteral Nutrition Care Pathway For Critically Ill Adult Patients. Available at:https://www.nutritioncare.org/Guidelines_and_Clinical_Resources/EN_Pathway/Enteral_Nutrition_Care_Pathway_for_Critically-Ill_Adult_Patients/. Accessed on 30 Nov 2021. 2. NHS. Guideline for the Care and Management of Enteral Feeding in Adults. Available at: https://www.rdehospital.nhs.uk/docs/trust/foi/foi_responses/2015/december/Enteral_feeding_guideline~version_Jan_201411.pdf.  Accessed on 30 Nov 2021. 3. Mehta Y, et al. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2018;22(4):263–273  4. Wagner DR, Elmore MF, Knoll DM. Evaluation of "closed" vs "open" systems for the delivery of peptide-based enteral diets. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 1994;18(5):453-457 5. Parrish CR. Transition to Ready to Hang Enteral Feeding System: One Institution’s Experience. PRACTICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY 2015

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