Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill |
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| Editor:
| Seres, David S.
Van Way, Charles W. |
| Series title: | Nutrition and Health Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-319-21830-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2015 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing AG
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| Imprint: | Humana |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $129.99 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionThis 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.