18/09/2025
During continues nursing education our UPAS Super Specialty Hospital Dietician Dr. Praveena address the nursing staff Therapeutic nutrition for critically ill patients prioritizes early initiation of enteral nutrition (EN), ideally within 24–48 hours, to meet macro and micronutrient needs, using indirect calorimetry to guide caloric requirements but employing weight-based formulas as an alternative. Key considerations include gradually reaching protein targets (at least 1.2–1.5 g/kg/day), monitoring electrolytes like phosphate for refeeding syndrome, and a multidisciplinary approach involving daily assessment of patient needs and potential drug-nutrient interactions
