Nutrition Support for the Critically Ill

1 An Introduction to Malnutrition in the Intensive Care Unit.- 2 The Immunological Role of Nutrition in the Gut.- 3 Assessment of the Patient.- 4 Timing and Indications for Enteral Nutrition in the Critically Ill.- 5 Access and Complications of Enteral Nutrition Support for Critically Ill Patients.- 6 Timing and Indication for Parenteral Nutrition in the Critically Ill.- 7 Access and Complications of Parenteral Nutrition.- 8 Surgical Intensive Care Considerations.- 9 Major Infections and Sepsis.- 10 Organ Failure and Specialized Enteral Formulas.- 11 Management of the Obese Patient.- 12 Ethical Considerations in Nutrition Support in Critical Care.- 13 Safe Practices for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition.- 14 The Economic Impact of Nutrition Support, and the Multidisciplinary Approach.- 15 Microbiome in the Critically Ill.- Future Research.

"This volume in the Nutrition and Health Series is devoted to the metabolic assessment and support of optimal nutrition in the critically ill patient. An evidence-based review is presented featuring current knowledge of the mechanics for nourishing the critically ill with the metabolic and immunological impact of various nutrition support strategies. Critical care providers or those in aligned subspecialties including members of nutrition support teams are an appropriate audience for this book." (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, July, 2016)