SCCM Resource Library-Variations in Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Prescription in the ICU Patient With Severe Obesity

Variations in Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Prescription in the ICU Patient With Severe Obesity

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of providing nutrition support to critically ill patients with obesity. The speaker highlights that malnutrition is not limited to underweight individuals and that obesity is a global health issue. The speaker emphasizes that patients with obesity in the ICU have a higher risk for poor outcomes and that patient size does not predict individual risk. The speaker cites statistics showing the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized patients and the poor outcomes associated with it. The speaker also reviews the recently published guidelines for nutrition support in critically ill patients. The guidelines cover topics such as energy and protein intake, feeding modality, and the use of supplemental parenteral nutrition. The speaker discusses the challenges of predicting energy needs in patients with obesity and emphasizes the importance of individualized nutrition therapy. The speaker concludes by urging clinicians to provide adequate nutrition to critically ill patients with obesity and to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for optimal care.

Asset Subtitle

GI and Nutrition, 2023

Asset Caption

Type: two-hour concurrent | Current Challenges of Caring for the Critically Ill Patient With Severe Obesity: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (SessionID 1199585)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area GI and Nutrition

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Obesity

Tag Nutrition

Year 2023

Keywords

nutrition support

critically ill patients

obesity

malnutrition

ICU

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