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Welcome to the Tube Feeding Calculator! This tool helps calculate appropriate feeding rates based on calorie goals, ensuring patients receive the nutrition they need. It simplifies the process of adjusting feeding rates when additional water is required, preventing dehydration, and allows for quick comparison of different formula options based on their caloric density and water content. Key features include calorie and volume calculations, rate adjustments for added water, and a comprehensive database of common tube feeding formulas. By automating these calculations, this tool minimizes the risk of manual errors. This calculator is intended for use by healthcare professionals (dietitians, nurses, physicians), caregivers, and individuals managing their own or a family member's tube feeding. However, please note that the website only provides open, public data and does not replace a consultation by medical professionals.

Developed by a tubie with a background in software development, this project was born out of a desire to address the challenges faced by patients and care givers who are managing tube feeding at home. Having witnessed firsthand the time-consuming and stressful nature of manual calculations and the potential for errors, I sought to create a practical, user-friendly solution.