The nutritional support in critically ill patients can be explained in 2 ways
1.Enteral Nutrition
2.Parenteral nutrition
It is worth remembering that enteral nutritional is always the preferred route. The reason is clear.
1.Enteral nutrition helps mucosal integrity and thereby it minimizes the risk of bacterial colonization.
2.Reduces gastro-intestinal bleeds
3.Sepsis and its complications are reduced.
There has been an extensive study done on the role of aminoacids and fatty acids but the conclusions have been inconclusive.
Now lets talk about the 2.Parenteral nutrition
If the enteral nutrition is not applicable or worse has failed then parenteral nutrition is the way to go.
But remember that its costly affair and not many patients may be able to afford it especially if you are a doctor in the third world country.
Problems with parenteral nutrition {complications}
1.Catheter related sepsis
2.Intestinal mucosal atrophy
3} Standard solutions related problems.
Apart from Nutritional support lets consider the other support a critically ill patients need.
1.Ventilatory Support
Modes-Controlled mandatory ventilation
---Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
---Positive pressure ventilation and
---Positive controlled ventilation
2.Circulatory support
---Use of inotropes like adrenaline and nor-adrenaline and dobutamin
3.Renal Support
Dialysis in critically ill patients is very helpful to maintain renal perfusion, treat sepsis and provide renal replacement therapy.
Remember in the management of critically ill patients the identification and admission of such patients in High dependency units called the Intensive care units is the first step.
The rest should be the Ventilatory support, Circulatory support, Renal and nutritional support.
Abdul Matynne
Visit our site http://www.nutritioninfopage.com to learn about all forms of nutrition. http://www.nutritioninfopage.com http://www.nutritioninfopage.com
Summer is not too far away. It is almost time... Read More
Acid reflux disease, or GERD, is a common compliant of... Read More
Essential Fatty Acids are oils, omega-3 and omega-6, that you... Read More
Finding simple ways to reduce my waistline is always a... Read More
Mango is my favorite fruit next to pineapples. They're sweet,... Read More
To many people, this may seem a simplistic answer to... Read More
How To Have A Healthy ThanksgivingEnd of the year holidays... Read More
One of the most common questions I am asked is... Read More
America's focus on nutritious eating began to receive national attention... Read More
Better sleep = better metabolism. I have been saying it... Read More
Nutrition is extremely important for any young person, especially an... Read More
They're not only good for you, but they taste good,... Read More
You've no doubt heard the saying, "You are what you... Read More
What are Glyconutrients? Glyconutrients are eight newly discovered biologically-active sugars... Read More
In this newsletter we will discuss the current controversy about... Read More
I read a lot about the topics of health and... Read More
Fad diets have been around for more than 50 years... Read More
You would probably think that I was writing a lot... Read More
Today, more than ever, consumers over the age of 50... Read More
1. Water. If you're thirsty you're already dehydrated. The majority... Read More
Most of us eat at restaurants for a variety of... Read More
The topic of food additives is not quickly addressed in... Read More
My name is Mildred Shears. I'm retired and I live... Read More
Organic farming is the production of food using all natural... Read More
Did you know that the food you eat could be... Read More
pet-friendly home cleaners Glenview ..Please feel free to comment, so that the article may... Read More
The first place that we cut corners when we are... Read More
My name is Mildred Shears. I'm retired and I live... Read More
Some fats are good for you. Your body can't function... Read More
OmegaRx Fish Oil, quoted as being close to a Medical... Read More
The subject of health care itself often seems plagued with... Read More
In parts 1-4 of this series of articles titled "Take... Read More
These are questions we have to ask ourselves? because after... Read More
They sit left behind on relish trays. They're often by-passed... Read More
Some of the things you think you know that just... Read More
When we think about the benefits of being ensuring a... Read More
First of all you have to have a bucket. You... Read More
For those of us that understand nutrition and it's importance... Read More
America's focus on nutritious eating began to receive national attention... Read More
PROTEIN DEFICIENT? CHANCES ARE YOU ARE!Did you know that 9... Read More
Bread is one of the oldest known recipes to man.... Read More
Almost every woman suffers with premenstrual syndrome at one time... Read More
"The physician who knows only medicine, knows not even medicine."... Read More
How To Have A Healthy ThanksgivingEnd of the year holidays... Read More
Your Non-Conscious Mind is 98% of your full power. Over... Read More
If you want to build muscle, lose body fat or... Read More
The debate regarding Fluoride continues to rage, is it good... Read More
Post nasal drip is a sensation of mucous build up... Read More
Milk is highly underrated. Experts say, America finds itself in... Read More
Herbal teas have long been known to have medicinal benefits... Read More
Nutrition |