Nutritional management of a patient at high risk of developing refeeding syndrome
Keywords:
refeeding syndrome, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, malnutrition, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Abstract
The following case study was discussed during the fourth-year dietetics evaluation process at North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus. It is a reflection of the opinion of the dietitians, students and lecturers involved, describes the actions taken during the nutritional management of the case, and is based on current literature and guidelines relevant to the topic.
Published
2015-08-15
How to Cite
Dolman, R., Conradie, C., Lombard, M., Nienaber, A., & Wicks, M. (2015). Nutritional management of a patient at high risk of developing refeeding syndrome. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 28(3), 140-145. Retrieved from http://www.sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/1031
Issue
Section
SASPEN Case Study
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