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If administering a continuous feeding schedule, divide the daily volume by 24 hours. Formula: Hourly Rate (mL/hour) = Daily Volume (mL) / 24 hours If bolus feeds are prescribed, divide the daily ...

Bolus feeding. The second kind of feeding is called bolus feeding. It is used several different times each day around mealtimes. The amount of food given through the tube each time is smaller.

Bolus feeding. You’ll give less food at a time compared to continuous tube feeding. You may still use a machine, but also have the option to insert food manually via a syringe.