Abstract
The field of surgical and critical care nutrition has evolved beyond the basic provision of macronutrients to sustain metabolism into a discipline that treats and modifies disease states with immunonutrients and timely provision of macronutrients to modulate deranged physiology. Evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and protocol-driven nutritional interventions have proven effective in improving outcomes in surgical and critically ill patients. A mastery or at least understanding of the principles of nutrition therapy are in integral part of the practice of anesthesia, surgery, and critical care medicine.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Pharmacology and Physiology for Anesthesia |
Subtitle of host publication | Foundations and Clinical Application |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 657-670 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323481106 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323776981 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Enteral feeding
- Immunonutrients
- Nutrient delivery
- Nutrition protocols
- Perioperative fasting
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine