Exam 3 - Walroth Flashcards
NBW =
IBW + 0.25(weight - IBW)
albumin normal range
3.5-5 gm/dL
prealbumin (transthyretin) normal range
15-40 mg/dL
transferrin normal range
250-300 mg/dL
CRP normal range
< 1 mg/dL
Why should CRP and prealbumin always be checked together?
Prealbumin is falsely decreased in the presence of inflammation, so CRP is used to assess accuracy
Prealbumin decreases as CRP increases =
inflammation
Prealbumin decreases as CRP normal =
malnutrition (CRP has nothing to do with nutrition!)
Risk factors for malnutrition in ICU patients
- NPO > 7 days
- gut malfunction
- mechanical ventilation
- increased metabolic needs
nitrogen balance ideal goal:
+3-5
calorie requirements for trauma pts:
25-30 kcal/kg/day
protein requirements for trauma/ICU pts:
1.5-2 gm/kg/day
1 g protein = _____ kcal
4 kcal
RQ < 0.85 =
underfeeding
RQ > 0.95
overfeeding
Parenteral nutrition (PN) indications:
- anticipated NPO > 7 days
- inability to absorb nutrients via gut - small bowel resection or small bowel/colon ileus
- fistulas
- IBD
- Hyperemesis gravidum
- Bone marrow transplant
Disadvantages of peripheral PN:
- requires large amounts of fluids
- limited in calories
Advantages of central PN:
- allows for hypertonic solutions and therefore more calories
Disadvantages of central PN:
- risk of infection
- complications: pneumothorax, air embolus
1 g dextrose = _____ kcal
3.4 kcal
1 g lipid = ______ kcal
10 kcal
max carb utilization = ______ mg/kg/min
4-5