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Nutrition Part II: Nutritional targets

 

 

Intended Learning Outcomes

Nutrition Part II: Nutritional targets

  1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of indirect calorimetry and predictive equations for estimating energy targets
  2. Outline the target requirements of energy and proteins
  3. Outline the target requirements of micronutrients and electrolytes


eModule Information

Relevant Competencies from CoBaTrICE

Nutrition Part II: Nutritional targets

  • 1.1 Adopts a structured and timely approach to the recognition, assessment and stabilisation of the acutely ill patient with disordered physiology
  • 2.2 Undertakes timely and appropriate investigations
  • 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
  • 4.8 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
  • 11.7 Describes commonly used scoring systems for assessment of severity of illness, case mix and workload