Beyond the tube: Whole-person nutrition in ALS through teamwork

Sep 5, 2026 — 02:00 pm - 3:30 PM
Auditorium

Educational Session
Moderator:
Michael CHOURDAKIS (Greece), Michela ZANETTI (Italy)
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Interventions

2:00 PM2:30 PM

When, which tube and how to place a tube feeding in ALS patient

Juan José LÓPEZ-GÓMEZClinic Universitary Hospital Valladolid
Description
Learning objectives o Algorithm of decision to decide tube feeding choice.o Risk and benefit of different tubes and techniqueso Acute complications related with tube placement
2:30 PM3:00 PM

Safe and effective drug administration via enteral feeding tubes

Burcu KELLECIHacettepe University
Description

Learning objectives o Practical guidance on drug formulation (gastric and jejunal access) o Administration techniques and interaction risks for all clinicians involved in nutrition therapy. o Monitoring the drug therapy (low albumin, therapeutic drug monitoring)

3:00 PM3:30 PM

Transition between oral and enteral route

Kalliopi-Anna POULIAAgricultural University of Athens
Description

Learning objectives o How to evaluate safety of swallowing capacity o Transition protocol