Incidence of Refeeding Syndrome in Critically Ill Children With Nutritional Support.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Early enteral nutrition is recommended for critically ill children, potentially exposing those who are undernourished to the risk of refeeding syndrome. However, data on its incidence is lacking, and the heterogeneity of diagnostic criteria and frequent electrolyte disorders in this population make its diagnosis complex. In 2020, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) developed consensus recommendations for identifying patients at risk and with refeeding syndrome. These state that undernourished children are considered at risk of refeeding syndrome; those who develop one significant electrolyte disorder (decrease ≥ 10% in phosphorus, potassium, and/or magnesium) within the first five days of nutritional support, combined with a significant in

SUBMITTER: Blanc S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9253668 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature