Prevent poor patient outcomes from malnutrition. This captivating course will augment the nurse practitioner’s expertise in delivering appropriate nutrition to the critically ill patient. The presentation will advance current understandings of how quickly protein breakdown can occur while enhancing the rapid recognition of metabolic issues and fluid shifts to avoid muscle wasting in patients.
Attain greater comprehension in the management of bacterial translocation to improve patient outcomes. Pancreatitis and sepsis are discussed in conjunction with current enteral nutrition guidelines, along with insightful discussions on refeeding syndrome, tube declogging, and when to consider parenteral nutrition.
Other features include:
• Comprehensive question and answer slides
• Physiological changes during illness
• Protein requirements
• Case studies