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Department of Anesthesiology College of Medicine
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Clinical Overview

Nutrition in the ICU

*Please take the quiz below the video to receive credit.

Objectives

  1. Describe the screening process for malnutrition in the ICU
  2. Become familiar with ASPEN/SCCM guidelines and recommendations
  3. Discuss the benefits and indications for various enteric feeds
  4. Appropriately calculate an individuals caloric and protein requirements
  5. Discuss the stepwise approach for managing tube feed intolerance
  6. Identify the indications for and risks of starting TPN

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Lecture

Quiz

Name(Required)
1. Which of the following is a characteristic used in the diagnosis of malnutrition according to the ASPEN/AND Criteria?(Required)
2. True or False: Serum albumin and prealbumin are components of currently accepted definitions of malnutrition(Required)
3. Which of the following is NOT an indication for enteral nutrition?(Required)
4. Which of the following is the first line standard polymeric formula recommended for use in the ICU?(Required)
5. True or false: Nepro tube feed formula is only indicated for use if a patient has electrolyte derangements that cannot be medically managed(Required)
6. Increase caloric debt is associated with:(Required)
7. Which of the following lipid infusions are correctly matched with the kcal/mL content?(Required)
8. True or false: Always hold tube feeds when patient experience diarrhea.(Required)
9. In refeeding syndrome, hypophosphatemia signs/symptoms include which of the following:(Required)
10. What is the first line treatment for refeeding syndrome?(Required)