title: Malnutrition, dehydration, and ancillary feeding options in dysphagia patients.
abstract: Patients with dysphagia are at high risk for malnutrition. Several strategies may be used to address the nutritional needs of these patients. Dietary modification, the addition of oral supplements, or the use of nutritional support in the form of enteral tube feeds or parenteral nutrition infusions can greatly impact the overall health of the patient.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, 55 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016, USA. Electronic address: mvia@chpnet.org.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Via
authors.forename: Jeffrey I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Mechanick
mesh_terms: D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003681:Dehydration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D019468:Disease Management; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009752:Nutritional Status; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000379:methods*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
keywords: Dehydration; Dysphagia; Malnutrition; Metabolic support