Advanced Pharmacotherapy in Critical Care Online-Infusing Life Into Nutrition in the ICU (Ashley D. DePriest, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC)

Infusing Life Into Nutrition in the ICU (Ashley D. DePriest, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC)

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Ashley DePriest, Assistant Director of Clinical Nutrition at Emory University Hospital, discussed the importance of infusing life into nutrition in the ICU. She addressed guidelines for using parenteral nutrition in adult and pediatric patients, optimal strategies for providing micro and macronutrients, and the risks and benefits of early versus late supplemental nutrition in critically ill patients. Different phases of critical illness were identified to determine the timing and quantity of nutrition support. Initiating nutrition support, monitoring for malnutrition, assessing gut function, and considering non-nutritional benefits of enteral nutrition were discussed. Transitioning patients from parenteral nutrition to enteral or oral feedings requires careful monitoring and consideration of tolerance and metabolic response. Micronutrient supplementation, especially in cases of refeeding syndrome, CRRT, and severe malnutrition, was also touched upon. The key takeaway emphasizes the individualized and multidisciplinary approach to providing nutrition support in the ICU to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

Ashley DePriest

Assistant Director

Clinical Nutrition

Emory University Hospital

ICU nutrition

Parenteral nutrition

Enteral nutrition

Critical illness phases

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