Parenteral and Enteral nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What are some complications associated with parenteral nutiriton?
A
Mechanical/technical, infections, metabolic (liver disease, hypertrygliceridemia, hyperglycemia), fatty acid deficiency, metabolic bone disease, trace element and vitamin deficiencies.
2
Q
A critically ill patient with BMI < 30 requires how many kcal ABW/kg/day?
A
25-30
3
Q
What is the Harris-Benedict equation used for?
A
used to estimate energy expenditure in adults
4
Q
Amino acids deliver how many kcal/g?
A
4 kcal/gram (Need to know!)
5
Q
How many mL/day would be recommended or a 15 kg child?
A
1250 ml/day
6
Q
Which is the most accurate method of estimating calories needed?
A
direct calorimetry
7
Q
Dextrose delivers how many kcal/g?
A
3.4 (Know this whole table)
