1. [Refeeding syndrome : Pathophysiology, risk factors, prevention, and treatment].
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Wirth R, Diekmann R, Janssen G, Fleiter O, Fricke L, Kreilkamp A, Modreker MK, Marburger C, Nels S, Pourhassan M, Schaefer R, Willschrei HP, and Volkert D
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- Blood Glucose metabolism, Electrolytes blood, Energy Metabolism physiology, Fasting physiology, Humans, Hunger physiology, Insulin blood, Magnesium blood, Malnutrition therapy, Nutrition Therapy adverse effects, Nutritional Requirements physiology, Phosphates blood, Refeeding Syndrome diagnosis, Refeeding Syndrome prevention & control, Refeeding Syndrome therapy, Risk Factors, Thiamine blood, Refeeding Syndrome physiopathology
- Abstract
Refeeding syndrome is a life-threatening complication that may occur after initiation of nutritional therapy in malnourished patients, as well as after periods of fasting and hunger. Refeeding syndrome can be effectively prevented and treated if its risk factors and pathophysiology are known. The initial measurement of thiamine level and serum electrolytes, including phosphate and magnesium, their supplementation if necessary, and a slow increase in nutritional intake along with close monitoring of serum electrolytes play an important role. Since refeeding syndrome is not well known and the symptoms can be extremely heterogeneous, this complication is poorly recognized, especially against the background of severe disease and multimorbidity. This overview aims to summarize the current knowledge and increase awareness about refeeding syndrome.
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- 2018
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