Nutrition Support for the Critically Ill Patient - A Guide to Practice, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Completely revised and updated, Nutrition Support for the Critically Ill Patient: A Guide to Practice, Second Edition presents an unbiased, evidence-based examination of critical nutrition across the life cycle. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, each chapter has been carefully designed to provide a comprehensive review of the literature and a detailed exploration of the practical application of this information. With chapters written by experts, you get the most pertinent and current knowledge available, bolstered by tables, figures, and case studies that make the information accessible. New Coverage in the Second Edition: Gut microbiota support Short bowel syndrome Chronic critically ill phenomenon Professional nutrition practice guidelines and protocols Ethical considerations Quality and performance improvement Many challenges remain when providing optimal nutrition to all patients under all conditions at all times. Divided into eight sections, the book covers metabolic issues, nutrients for critically ill patients, delivery of nutrition therapy, nutrition therapy throughout the life cycle, special interest groups, specific organ system failure, general systemic failures, and professional issues in the field. It keeps you informed and aware of the continuous accrual of knowledge needed to craft and provide optimal nutrition therapy for the critically ill patient.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2015
First published:	2015
Editors:	Gail A. Cresci, Ph.D.
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 40mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	705
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4398-7999-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Accident & emergency medicine > Intensive care medicine Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Dietetics & nutrition
LSN:	1-4398-7999-0
Barcode:	9781439879993

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