NUT SUPPORT IN PT MX Flashcards
What are the key factors to consider for specialized nutrition support?
Pre-existing nutritional statusdisease impact on intake
What tools are used to evaluate nutritional status?
Dietary history MUST
What biochemical indicators reflect nutritional status?
Albumin prealbumin
When should specialized nutrition support be considered for adults?
If the disease prevents food intake for more than 5-7 days.
What are the daily energy requirements for adults?
25-35 kcal/kg/day.
What are the types of nutritional support?
Oral nutrition enteral nutrition
When is oral nutritional support appropriate?
For patients with a functional GIT who can swallow effectively.
What are the advantages of enteral nutrition?
Utilizes the GIT less invasive
What are indications for enteral nutrition?
Functional GIT neurological disorders
What are contraindications for enteral nutrition?
Facial trauma severe esophageal obstruction
What are complications of enteral feeding?
Aspiration GI bleeding
What are the categories of enteral formulas?
Standard semi-elemental/elemental
What are standard enteral feeding formulas?
Composed of intact proteins isotonic
What is parenteral nutrition?
Intravenous administration of nutrients when the GIT cannot be used.
What are the routes of parenteral nutrition?
Peripheral vein and central vein.
What are common components of parenteral nutrition?
Dextrose amino acids
What are complications of parenteral nutrition?
Catheter-related infections thrombosis
What is refeeding syndrome?
A metabolic complication during nutrition initiation in malnourished patients leading to electrolyte shifts and organ dysfunction.
What are advantages of parenteral nutrition?
Can be initiated early bypasses the GIT
What dietary modifications should be made for patients on nutritional support?
Avoid unnecessary supplements ensure adequate calorie and protein intake
