Pharmaceutical care for nutrition support therapy in large area burn patients
- Author:
Xian-Zhong QIAN
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Clinical pharmacist; Nutritional support; Pharmaceutical care; Severe burn
- From: Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal 2016;51(6):502-505
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore the keypoints and methods of pharmaceutical care provided by clinical pharmacists in nutritional support for patients with severe burn. METHODS: Through summarizing the pharmaceutical care process in nutrition support therapy in large area burn patients, the contents of pharmaceutical care including the requirements for thermal energy and nutrients, choice of drugs, nutrition support pathway, complication prevention, application of other special nutrients and so on were described. RESULTS: Through pharmaceutical care, the nutritional support regimen was adjusted, which improved the safety and effectiveness of drug treatment and laid the foundation for related treatments for patients with severe burn. CONCLUSION: Nutritional support is one of the important measures in the treatment of severe burn patients. Pharmaceutical care can improve the standardization and effectiveness of nutritional support treatment. At the same time, the value of clinical pharmacists can be reflected through collaborative service with doctors and nurses.
