Refeeding in the ICU: an adult and pediatric problem

PURPOSE OF REVIEWTo describe the etiology and complications of the refeeding syndrome. RECENT FINDINGSComplications of the refeeding syndrome can include electrolyte abnormalities, heart failure, respiratory failure, and death. This syndrome is of particular importance to critically ill patients, wh...

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Published in:	Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 186 - 192
Main Authors:	Byrnes, Matthew C, Stangenes, Jessica
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc 01-03-2011
Subjects:	Adult Child Critical Care Critical Illness - therapy Humans Nutritional Support - adverse effects Refeeding Syndrome - complications Refeeding Syndrome - etiology Risk Factors Starvation - physiopathology Starvation - therapy
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