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Nutrition Part V: Monitoring and Complications

 

 

 

Intended Learning Outcomes

Nutrition Part V: Monitoring and complications

  1. Discuss controversies in glucose management in critically ill patients
  2. Outline complications of enteral and parenteral nutrition
  3. Describe refeeding syndrome including risk factors and prevention


eModule Information

Relevant Competencies from CoBaTrICE

Nutrition Part V: Monitoring and complications

  • 1.1 Adopts a structured and timely approach to the recognition, assessment and stabilisation of the acutely ill patient with disordered physiology
  • 1.4 Triages and prioritises patients appropriately, including timely admission to ICU
  • 2.1 Obtains a history and performs an accurate clinical examination
  • 2.2 Undertakes timely and appropriate investigations
  • 2.8 Liaises with radiologists to organise and interpret clinical imaging
  • 2.9 Monitors and responds to trends in physiological variables
  • 2.10 Integrates clinical findings with laboratory investigations to form a differential diagnosis
  • 3.7 Recognises and manages the patient with acute gastrointestinal failure
  • 4.1 Prescribes drugs and therapies safely
  • 4.2 Manages antimicrobial drug therapy
  • 4.4 Uses fluids and vasoactive / inotropic drugs to support the circulation
  • 4.8 Recognises and manages electrolyte, glucose and acid-base disturbances
  • 4.9 Co-ordinates and provides nutritional assessment and support
  • 7.1 Identifies and attempts to minimise the physical and psychosocial consequences of critical illness for patients and families
  • 11.4 Identifies and minimises risk of critical incidents and adverse events, including complications of critical illness
  • 11.6 Critically appraises and applies guidelines, protocols and care bundles