Metabolism

During critical illness metabolic function is compromised:

GI physiology and effect of crtical illness

GIT abnormal function

GIT hypoperfusion
and consequences

Factors affecting
malnutrition

Malnutrition
will lead to

Defining malnutrition in adults

Estimating nutritional requirements

Nutrition requirements

Comlication of overfeeding

Forms of nutritional support

Enteral feeding

Monitoring enteral feeding

TPN management
and indications

Contraindications for TPN

Enteral vs parental feeding

Hyperglycaemia and
increased insulin resistance