Current Insights in ICU Nutrition
Wed, Aug 09
|Online Webinar (9 PM Riyadh, 1 PM Chicago)
Dr. Abouchala, an associate professor in pulmonary and critical care medicine will explore and summarize the available evidence on critical care nutrition focusing on the optimal composition, dosing, timing, and monitoring of enteral feeding strategies for ICU patients.
Time & Location
Aug 09, 2023, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM GMT+3
Online Webinar (9 PM Riyadh, 1 PM Chicago)
Guests
About the Event
Nutrition support plays a crucial role in the care of critically ill patients. This review aims to shed light on the latest findings regarding critical care nutrition, with a particular emphasis on the complex relationship between critical illness, the gastrointestinal tract, and nutrition support. The review also examines the available evidence concerning the optimal administration route, type, dosage, and timing of nutrition in this patient population. By exploring these key aspects, we can gain a better understanding of how to effectively provide nutrition support in critical care settings.
While indirect calorimetry is the recommended method for measuring energy expenditure, predictive equations are commonly used in practice. However, these equations have limitations as they often lack accuracy when applied to individual patients. Current evidence supports the early initiation of enteral nutrition (EN) in most patients, with a gradual increase in the daily dose during the first week of critical illness. Patients…