CNSC- Use of Supplemental Parenteral
Nutrition in Critically ill Patients
What percentage of hospitalized patients are malnourished on admission? - Answer -An estimated 33%
of all hospitalized patients are malnourished on admission with only 8.9% identified and diagnosed
What percentage of patients experience a decline in nutrition status during hospitalization? - Answer -
An estimated 69% of patients experience a decline in nutrition status during hospitalization
What are malnourished patients at an increased risk for medically speaking? - Answer -2-3x increased
risk of C diff colitis
4x increased risk of developing a PI
5x increased risk of mediastinitis after CABG
5x increased risk of catheter-associated UTI
What are the differences in mortality between malnourished pts vs nourished pts? - Answer -Mortality
found to be 6.8% in malnourished patients vs 2.0% in those without malnutrition
What do the international guidelines agree is the preferred method of nutrition therapy? - Answer -
International guidelines agree that EN is the preferred method of nutrition therapy whenever possible,
generally within 48 hours
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