Nutrition support for the critically ill older patient

Nutrition support for the critically ill older patient

Changing demographics will increase the geriatric population in the intensive care unit. Geriatric clients are more likely to be malnourished than their younger counterparts, making the early initiation of appropriate nutritional support vital. The nutrition support process adapted for critical care...

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Veröffentlicht in:Critical care nursing quarterly 1996-08, Vol.19 (2), p.13-22
1. Verfasser: Anding, R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Critical Care
Female
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Male
Nursing
Nutrition Assessment
Nutritional Requirements
Nutritional Support - methods
Nutritional Support - nursing
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Zusammenfassung:Changing demographics will increase the geriatric population in the intensive care unit. Geriatric clients are more likely to be malnourished than their younger counterparts, making the early initiation of appropriate nutritional support vital. The nutrition support process adapted for critical care nurses is outlined. Strategies for identification and management of common complications are presented.
ISSN:0887-9303
DOI:10.1097/00002727-199608000-00005