[Controlled artificial nutrition in advanced age].
The balanced artificial nutrition of the aged has to notice involutional-induced changes in the function of organs and organ systems. The energy requirement decreased with age. By means of a normo- and hypocaloric parenteral nutrition it is possible to overcome starvation and a increased energy requirement in trauma can be satisfied. The artificial nutrition can reduce the risk of surgical treatment of the aged.
D000368:Aged; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*
Gezielte künstliche Ernährung im höheren Lebensalter.