Optimize nutrition support among elderly patients
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-635X.2010.03.001
- VernacularTitle:重视老年患者的营养支持
- Author:
Mingwei ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Elderly patients;
Nutrition risk;
Parenteral nutrition;
Enteral nutrition
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2010;18(3):131-133
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Decreased organ function and metabolic deficiency are typical among elderly patients.High nutrition risks often result in poor clinical outcomes.Therefore,nutrition risk screening is recommended for the elderly inpatients, and a detailed nutrition support scheme shall be established for patients with a score≥3.Enteral nutritional support is the first choice for elderly patients with basically normal gastrointesternal functions,while patenteral nutrition support should be customized.Appropriate application of pharmacologic nutrients can also improve clinical outcomes.
