PalmaCal 1.2

This application has been developed by a qualified dietitian with the aim of assisting other dietitians and healthcare providers in the efficient calculation of enteral feedings.

The app facilitates the comparison of tube feeding formulas, allowing dietitians and dietary professionals, as well as other healthcare practitioners, to easily evaluate the nutritional contributions based on various parameters such as the formula used, the delivery rate, and duration of administration. By inputting the feeding rate and duration, users can determine which formula most effectively addresses the patient’s specific nutritional needs. The functionality extends to calculating bolus feedings by entering the volume of a can or carton and specifying the number of cans or cartons administered daily.

With the capability to compute all macronutrients and micronutrients for formulas distributed by major brands including Abbott, Nestle, and Kate Farms, this app serves as a comprehensive nutritional resource.

Users can establish certain criteria and input specific goals, including calories per day, protein intake per day, daily free water requirements, carbohydrates per day, and fat intake per day. After selecting an appropriate formula and indicating the number of hours per day it will be administered, the app calculates the required delivery rate to achieve these goals.

The application also provides detailed information regarding ingredients, technical specifications, usage guidelines, formula characteristics, nutritional applications, and necessary precautions. This feature effectively reduces the need for healthcare professionals to carry physical product guides for tube feeding formulas, allowing instant access to vital information directly on their mobile devices.

This product guide is specifically designed for use by healthcare professionals. Efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of product information at the time of publication; however, changes may occur. For the latest information, users are encouraged to refer to package labels. Please note that the contents of this product guide are for informational purposes only and should not serve as a substitute for medical advice or clinical judgment.

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