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Enteral Nutrition: A Dual Approach to Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis
Stress ulcer prophylaxis should be tailored to the risk level of patients receiving enteral nutrition. High-risk patients undergoing enteral nutrition require stress ulcer prophylaxis, whereas non-high-risk patients do not need it. The effectiveness of enteral nutrition alone as a form of stress ulcer prophylaxis is questioned, despite a study indicating no significant difference in outcomes for those receiving it. The need for clear recommendations remains, as it seems that enteral nutrition may not suffice as a standalone prophylactic measure.