| Autor: |
Krutkyte G; Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine and Metabolism, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland.; Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland., Wenk L; Division of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Paediatrics, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, 3010 Bern, Switzerland., Odermatt J; Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine and Metabolism, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland., Schuetz P; Division of General Internal and Emergency Medicine, Medical University Department, Kantonsspital Aarau, 5001 Aarau, and Medical Faculty, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland.; Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland., Stanga Z; Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine and Metabolism, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland., Friedli N; Medical Department, Hospital of Thun, 3600 Thun, Switzerland. |
| Abstrakt: |
Malnutrition is one of the most frequent metabolic challenges in the population of chronically ill patients. This results in increased administration of nutritional therapy in inpatient settings, which poses the risk of side effects, in particular, the development of refeeding syndrome. If not managed accordingly, it leads to a significant rise in morbidity and mortality. However, despite its importance, evidence-based recommendations on the management of refeeding syndrome are largely lacking, and only a few randomized controlled trials have been conducted. In light of this, the aim of this review is to raise awareness of refeeding syndrome in chronically ill patients by critically reviewing recent literature and providing a short overview as well as diagnosis and treatment algorithms of this underreported metabolic condition. In summary, recent findings suggest undergoing risk assessment and stratification for every patient receiving nutritional therapy. According to this, adaptation of energy and fluid support during the replenishment phase should be implemented in the nutritional therapy for patients at high risk. Additionally, continuous monitoring should take place, and appropriate actions should be initiated when necessary. |
