Search Tag: Nutrition
Nutrition Monitoring and Patient Data Management Systems
2022 25 May
An overview of nutritional targets and their impact on critically ill patients and the need to use a systematic approach to nutritional support for optimal patient outcomes. Critically ill patients are often hypermetabolic and catabolic and are at a higher risk of underfeeding. Nutritional support for these patients can prevent energy... Read more
Indirect Calorimetry in Critically Ill Patients
2022 10 May
In a new review, the authors identify the pros and cons of indirect calorimetry to estimate resting energy expenditure and define individual nutritional energy targets among critically ill patients. Indirect calorimetry (IC) is a monitoring tool that provides factual information on metabolism. There is significant evidence to show an important... Read more
ESPEN 2022 - European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism Congress
2022 03 Sep
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Michelle McMacken, MD, Facp, Dipablm Appointed Executive Director of Nutrition and Lifestyle
2022 13 Jan
Dr. McMacken will lead system-wide efforts to improve nutrition and lifestyle education for patients and health care professionals, and advance access to nutritious foods and plant-based meals for patients NYC Health + Hospitals has announced the appointment of Michelle McMacken, MD, FACP, DipABLM as Executive Director of Nutrition and Lifestyle... Read more
Indirect Calorimetry in Mechanically Ventilated Patients to Assess Nutritional Targets
2021 23 Nov
An overview of the physiological aspects of indirect calorimetry, its limitations in use, the available literature and future prospects for tailored nutrition. Introduction Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is an essential part of patient care in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Similar to mechanical ventilation and haemodynamic... Read more
Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum
2021 02 Feb
VENUE TBA: Taking place face-to-face or online depending on the situation with COVID-19 - delegates will receive full information and guidance on how to take part Read more