Nutrition support for the critically ill
Seres, David S. (ed)
Nutrition support for the critically ill - Heidelberg Humana Press 2016 - 283 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. - Nutrition and Health .
Includes bibliographical references and index. This text provides a review of the current knowledge in both the mechanics of nourishing the critically ill and the metabolic and immunological roles nutrients play. In-depth chapters discuss disease-related malnutrition as distinct from under-or-over nourishment and the impact of nourishment in either form of malnutrition. The appropriate timing and indications for nutrition support are provided as well as advanced techniques for improving practice. A broad range of issues related to interdisciplinary practice are addressed. Useful for a wide variety of practitioners, including ICU doctors, hospitalists, and nutrition support physicians, Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill provides practical bedside advice and simplified recommendations for practice.
3319218301 9783319218304 (hardback) :
NUTRITION
DIET THERAPY
Nutrition support for the critically ill - Heidelberg Humana Press 2016 - 283 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. - Nutrition and Health .
Includes bibliographical references and index. This text provides a review of the current knowledge in both the mechanics of nourishing the critically ill and the metabolic and immunological roles nutrients play. In-depth chapters discuss disease-related malnutrition as distinct from under-or-over nourishment and the impact of nourishment in either form of malnutrition. The appropriate timing and indications for nutrition support are provided as well as advanced techniques for improving practice. A broad range of issues related to interdisciplinary practice are addressed. Useful for a wide variety of practitioners, including ICU doctors, hospitalists, and nutrition support physicians, Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill provides practical bedside advice and simplified recommendations for practice.
3319218301 9783319218304 (hardback) :
NUTRITION
DIET THERAPY