The 8th Congress PANAMANIAN of Critical Medicine and Therapy Intensive and the 5th International Symposium of NEUROINTENSIVE Medicine was held from April 14- 18, 2015 in Panama City, Panama. This event was attended by 26 international teachers from Argentina, USA, Spain, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico) and 28 national teachers (Panama). This co...
Current literature shows that meeting the individual protein and calorie needs of patients is critical in improving outcomes. However, most enteral formulas and oral nutrition supplements are designed to meet "average needs" or a one size fits all approach. Our customers have let us know that they have more than one type of patient. Medtrition offers the widest variety of prot...
A new study published in the February 2016 issue of Nutrition in Clinical Practice, V 31 No.1 (ASPEN) concludes that "concomitant use of warfarin and Banatrol Plus may result in a reduced rate and extent of diarrhea and may be associated with subtherapeutic international normalization ratio (INR) and decreased warfarin efficacy. Practitioners must be aware of this potential int...
We made news! A new study published in March’s Clinical Nutrition ESPEN shows that ProSource TF and ProSource Plus Liquid Proteins are clinically proven effective in optimizing nutrition care in ICU tube fed patients by meeting individualized protein requirements without overfeeding calories. According to recent studies and the 2016 ASPEN Critical Care Guidelines, relativel...
Medtrition introduces Gelatein Plus cups, three fresh fruit flavored high calorie, high protein gelatins. Ideal for clear liquid diets, pressure ulcers and the dysphagia diet or whenever extra protein and calories are needed. Each 4 oz. shelf stable cup contains 20 grams of protein and 150 calories! Delicious Lemon, Pineapple and Cherry flavors are a refreshing change of pa...
We were recently asked if Benefiber ® can be used as successfully as Banatrol Plus for treating diarrhea. Benefiber is a dietary supplement- a single fiber made from wheat dextrin and is most often used to supplement dietary fiber intake. As a dietary fiber wheat dextrin can help with both diarrhea and constipation. Wheat dextrin feeds all gut bacteria - both the good and bad...
We received a question from a facility that was beginning its implementation of Banatrol Plus: Does it have to be administered TID? Banatrol Plus does not always need to start TID, it is just that we need to give a recommended starting dose. It is important to understand that one size never fits all in a clinical situation. The nurse, pharmacist and/or RD should do a review of ...
Check out our new 60 second Banatrol Plus commercial posted on our website. It gives a great overall view of the 4 main causes of diarrhea Banatrol Plus is used and why it's effective. ...
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Our customer service manager said that someone on the telephone wanted to speak to me about Banatrol Plus. When I picked up the phone I was met by the sounds of a sobbing woman. When she was finally able to compose herself she told me her story. She said she was an oncology patient with colon cancer and had undergone more than a year of chemo and radiation therapy. This had l...
