Establishing nutritional guidelines for critically ill patients: Part 2.
In the first part of this paper published in the June issue, the author presented her rationale for nutritional guidelines she produced and examined the effects of malnutrition, risk assessment, interventions available and the ethical considerations. This month she discusses choosing the right tube, ascertaining position, treatment regimens and common problems in enteral feeding.
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, General Infirmary at Leeds, Leeds.
Marie E
ME
Riley
D016638:Critical Illness / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic / Q000592:standards*