Nutritional Care in the ICU
Malnutrition is common (25%) among critically ill children and is associated with increased morbidity, delayed recovery and increased mortality. Nutritional goals in PICU include: Prevention and/or treatment of malnutrition – both macro and micronutrient deficiencies as well as overfeeding. Maintenance of gut integrity with enteral nutrition. Optimization of organ function. Standard Treatment Gui
Malnutrition is common (25%) among critically ill children and is associated with increased morbidity, delayed recovery and increased mortality.
Nutritional goals in PICU include:
- Prevention and/or treatment of malnutrition – both macro and micronutrient deficiencies as well as overfeeding.
- Maintenance of gut integrity with enteral nutrition.
- Optimization of organ function.
Standard Treatment Guidelines And Essential Medicines List For South Africa, Hospital Level, Paediatrics, 2023 Edition
Chapter 23: Paediatric Intensive Care, 23.3 Nutritional Care In The ICU
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