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Pts @ high-risk for malnutrition (8)
1)underwt (less than 80% IBW)
2)overwt (over 120% IBW)
3)recent wt loss (greater than 10%)
4)substance abusers
5)npo for more than 7-10days
6)incr needs due to trauma,burns
7)pharmacologically induced by steroids, chemo
8)abnormal losses via malabsorption, dialysis
Daily recommendation of fruits
2 cups (4 servings)
Daily recommendation of veggies
2.5cups (5 servings)
Daily recommendation of grain
6 ounces
Daily recommendation of meat and beans (protein)
5.5 ounces
Daily recommendation of milk
3cups
Daily recommendation of oils
24g (6tsp)
Deficines in ___ result in...
a)vit A
b)vit D
c)vit E
d)vit K
e)vit C
a)eye stuff
b)bone stuff
c)hemolysis
d)bleeding
e)gum bleeding
Nutritional needs per the body wt method?
20-25kcal/kg
Balanced diet (3)
1)45-65% carbs
2)20-35% fat
3)10-35% protein
2 ways to estimate daily fluid needs
1)30-35mL/kg/day
2)1mL/kcal of energy requirements
Daily protein needs equation
0.8-1.0g/kg
Drug-nutrient risk factors (6)
1)polypharmy
2)long term therapy
3)pre-existing disease
4)poor nutrition
5)herbal products and supplement use
6)pediatrics and elderly
Clinical implications of drug-nutrient interaxns (3)
1)sub-therapeutic response to medications
2)drug toxicity
3)drug-induced nutritional deficiencies
Indications for Enteral nutrition (3)
1)unable/willing to eat sufficient calories
2)fxning GI tract
3)if enteral access can be safely obtained
Benefits of enteral vs. parenteral nutrition (3)
1)less chance of infectious complications b/c EN prevents bacterial translocation
2)reduced metabolic complications (EN is more physiologic than PN in terms of nutrient utilization)
3)less costly
Methods of administering EN (4)
1)continuous
2)cyclic
3)bolus
4)intermittent
Continuous EN (2)
1)given 24h/day
2)common in hospitalized and critically ill
Cyclic EN (2)
1)continuous infusion over a fixed period (not @ all hrs)
2)good for home EN pts or pts in rehab
Bolus EN (2)
1)rapid delivery (over 5-10min) 4-6 times a day
2)useful in LTC facilities
Intermittent EN
same as bolus but over a longer period of time
Different classifications of EN formulas (7)
1)standard polymeric
2)high protein
3)high caloric density
4)elemental/peptide based
5)disease specific
6)oral supplements
7)modular products
Standard polymeric EN (4)
1)1kcal/mL
2)mix of carbs, fat, protein
3)isotonic
4)not sweetened
High protein EN (3)
1)nonprotein:nitrogen ratio greater than 125:1
2)for pts w/ protein needs greater than 1.5g/kg/day
3)trauma, burns, critical illness
High caloric density EN (3)
1)osmolality is 2x that of standard isotonic formulas
2)for pts w/ F&E restrictions
3)renal insufficiency, heart failure
Elemental/peptide based EN (2)
1)protein/fat is hydrolyzed into predigested form
2)partially hydrolyzed protein sources are better than free AAs
Oral supplements EN (4)
1)sweetended
2)hypertonic
3)not used w/ tube-fed pt
4)best used w/ fxning GI
Modular products EN (3)
1)powder/liquid that adds nutrients
2)achieves nutrient balance not available w/ EN formula
3)mixing incr risk for bacterial contamination
Formulary considerations for EN (7)
1)one product per EN category
2)nutrient requirements of your population
3)open system increases risk of contamination
4)closed system allows longer hang times
4)reconstitution
5)shelf-life
6)cost
Monitoring parameters for EN (10)
1)wt
2)intake/output
3)bowel fxn
4)glc
5)electrolytes
6)Mg, Phos, Ca
7)liver fxn
8)albumin
9)prealbumin
10)N balance
Metabolic complications of EN (3)
1)similar to PN but much less frequent
2)hydration, electrolyte imbalance, glc complications in pts w/ underlying organ dysfxn
3)supplementing F&E may be needed
GI complications of EN (5)
1)high gastric residuals
2)n/v/c/d
3)abdomen distension
4)cramping
5)aspiration
How to avoid aspiration pneumonia w/ EN (2)
1)keep bed elevated to 30-45 degree angle
2)IS MOST SERIOUS SIDE EFFECT OF EN
How is diarrhea caused by EN (4)
1)too rapid delivery
2)intolerance
3)contamination
4)admin large volumes
Mechanical complications of EN (3)
1)feeding tube occlusion (via improper admin of meds/improper flushing technique)
2)inadvertent tube removal or displacement
3)use x-ray to confirm proper positioning prior to feeding
Concomitant Drug admin w/ EN considerations (4)
1)position of tube
2)timing of meds w/ EN
3)crushing meds/use of liquid meals
4)flushing of tubes (use 30mL of water b4 and after admin of meds)
Admixture of drugs w/ EN considerations can cause... (7)
1)physical incompatibilites like:
1a)granulation
1b)gel formation
1c)separation
1d)precipitation

2)may clog tubing
3)more common w/ intact proteins
Drug-Nutrient Interactions w/ EN? (3)
1)reduced F of phenytoin
2)reduced F of Abx
2)decr absorption of warfarin
Pts most likely to benefit from PN? (9)
1)inability to absorb nutrients from GI
2)cancer pts
3)pancreatitis
4)critical care
5)perioperative
6)hyperemesis gravidarum
7)eating disorders
8)low birth weight (premature)infants
9)inborn errors of metabolism (no tolerate EN)
Why might a person be unable to absorb nutriets from GI? (5)
1)massive small bowel resection
2)severe diarrhea failing EN
3)inflammatory bowel disease
4)bowel obstruction
5)GI fistulae
How many days til starting of PN?
no enteral intake for 7-14 days
Peripheral route of PN characteristics (5)
1)dilute solution b/c it is limited by tolerance of veins to hypertonic solutions
2)pts who are NOT candidates for central line
3)duration of therapy is LESS than 1 wk
4)lower risk of infectious, metabolic, technical complications
5)thrombophlebitis when osmolarity is greater than 600-900
Central route of PN characteristics (4)
1)use highly []ed hypertonic solutions
2)risks of catheter insertion
3)greater risk of infection vs. peripheral
4)multiple sites for central access
AA caloric contributions to a TPN?
4kcal per 1 gram
Dextrose caloric contributions to a TPN? (and 1 other)
1)1g = 3.4kcal
2)max infustion rate is 4-7mg/kg/min (matches the dextrose oxidation rate)
IVLE (IV lipids) caloric contribution to a TPN (4)
1)1g = 9kcal
2)10% lipids = 1.1kcal/mL
3)20% lipids = 2kcal/mL
4)30% lipids = 3kcal/mL
Baseline monitoring parameters for PN (10)
1)wt
2)vitals
3)current nutritional intake
4)CBC
5)electrolytes
6)glc
7)albumin
8)LFT
9)BUN/Scr
10)I/O
Daily monitoring parameters for PN (7)
1)wt
2)vitals
3)current nutritional intake
4)I/O
5)capillary blood glc
6)electrolytes for first 3 days then 2-3x weekly
7)glc for first 3 days then 2-3x weekly
Weekly monitoring parameters for PN (3)
1)peralbumin
2)serum triglycerides
3)LFT
Factors enhancing risk of Ca-P precipitation? (8)
1)high [] of Ca and P salts
2)use of chloride salt of Ca
3)decr AA and dextrose []s
4)incr solution temperature
5)incr solution pH
6)improper mixing of Ca and P
7)presence of other additives incluidng IVLE
8)BEING A BABY
4 ways to prevent refeeding syndrome
1)evaluate CV fxn
2)correct abnormal plasma electrolytes
3)watch for abnormal wt gain
4)slowly advance calories over several days
BMI equation
(Wt in lbs / ht in inches^2) x 703
BMI values for
a)healthy
b)overweight
c)obese
d)morbidly obese
a)19-25
b)25-30
c)30-40
d)40+