Patient Background:

• 4-Year old male
• Autism spectrum disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder and G-tube dependence due to prior aspiration and dysphagia
• 14 French G-tube and a prior history of vomiting with feeds, contributing to caregiver concern regarding tolerance and delivery method

Nutrition Delivery Challenges:

• Received all tube feeds via a feeding pump
• Pump feeding was time-intensive, restrictive for the the child’s mobility, and poorly compatible with homemade blended feeds
• Caregiver expressed dissatisfaction with the child being “hooked up” to a pump, particularly in the school setting
• Had no prior experience with syringe, pouch, or bag based feeding

Solution:

• Bolink Small Cap used with Kate Farms Pediatric Blended Meal pouches at school - 2 per day
• Bolee Bags with Bolink Large Cap used at home for homemade blended feeds

RESULTS

Patient Satisfaction

• Allowed transition away from pump dependence
• Bolink Small Cap enabled quick, secure pouch feeding at school
• Bolee Bag and Bolink Large Cap allowed for thicker homemade blends at home

Caregiver Feedback

• Meaningful improvement in family quality of life
• Significant time savings
• Reduced supply cleaning
• Improved convenience for home and school

Clinical Report After 3-Months

• Continued success with the same feeding plan
• Appropriate growth and weight gain
• No vomiting or feeding intolerance
• Increased flexibility to support oral intake and feeding therapy goals
• Sustained caregiver satisfaction

Conclusion

The integration of U Deliver Medical products enabled the patient to:

• Transition away from pump dependence while maintaining excellent tolerance and growth
• Meet the family’s desire to give the commercial formula at school and homemade blends at home
• Improved efficiency, flexibility, and quality of life for both the patient and family while supporting ongoing feeding therapy goals