Nutrition Support for the Critically Ill Patient: A Guide to Practice provides state-of-the-art practices and key principles of nutrition support through evidence-based medicine. Following a review of the metabolic alterations that occur during critical illness, this book discusses the nutrient requirements of critically ill patients as well as their needs for specialized nutrients. It covers issues surrounding the delivery of nutrition support to the critically ill, outlines the unique nutritional needs throughout the lifecycle, and describes the special considerations for the diseases and complications that can occur in critically ill patients. The text concludes with professional issues, such as ethical and economic considerations, as well as an extensive list of current references, protocols, tables, figures, and case studies This practical reference is written by a distinguished panel of authors who continue to commit their careers to the nutritional support of critically ill patients. It is designed for all critical care practitioners, including physicians, nutritionists, dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists.

Following a review of the metabolic alterations that occur during critical illness, Cresci (Surgical Nutrition Service, Medical College of Georgia) discusses the nutrient requirements of critically ill patients, in this text for all critical care practitioners, including physicians, nutritionists, dieticians, nurses, and respiratory therapists. She outlines nutritional needs throughout the life cycle, and describes special considerations for the diseases and complications that can occur in critically ill patients. Case studies and protocols are included.
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This practical reference is designed for clinicians working in a critical care setting. The text differs from other books in that it focuses on the critically ill patient and provides state-of-the-art practices that are evidence-based. Not only does it present the rationale and support that rationale scientifically, but it also provides methods for practical application of the science. It also discusses ethical and economic issues for nutrition support in the ICU. The book provides a comprehensive resource that focuses exclusively on the nutritional needs of the patient, including metabolism issues, assessment, nutrient delivery, and lifecycle considerations, such as pregnancy and old age.