Enteral feeding pumps are important medical devices used to provide nutrition to patients through their gastrointestinal system. These pumps are designed to deliver liquid food or nutrient solutions to the patient's digestive system at a specific rate and regulated manner. Enteral feeding is utilized when patients are unable to consume food and drink orally or have lost their ability to swallow. Conditions such as jaw surgery, difficulty in swallowing, burn injuries, or intestinal diseases may require enteral feeding.

Enteral feeding pumps deliver nutrient solutions to the patient's digestive system through a system that is controlled with precision. These pumps are typically connected to an enteral feeding tube, which allows for direct delivery of nutrients from the stomach or intestines. The working principle of the pumps involves extracting a nutrient solution from a reservoir or bag and advancing it towards the tube at a predetermined rate through a pumping mechanism. Pumps utilize electronic control systems to achieve the infusion of the solution at programmed rates and volumes.

Technical features of enteral feeding pumps include control buttons and displays that enable adjustment of infusion rates, nutrient solution volumes, pumping speeds, and feeding programs. Some advanced models may also include safety features such as alarm systems, air detection sensors, and occlusion alerts, enhancing the safety of enteral feeding pumps.

Enteral feeding pumps can be customized to meet the specific needs of patients and can be adjusted by healthcare professionals according to the patient's condition. These pumps provide precise control to deliver nutrition accurately and safely, helping meet the patient's energy and nutritional requirements.