Optimising healing through enteral and parenteral nutrition in critical illness

Loughrey, Natasha (2024) Optimising healing through enteral and parenteral nutrition in critical illness. British Journal of Nursing, 33 (19). S4-S6. ISSN 2052-2819

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Abstract

Wound care in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a multifaceted challenge. These patients often experience complex wounds, such as pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, or trauma-related injuries, which require meticulous care. Although local wound management is essential, an equally important, yet sometimes underemphasised, component of effective wound care in these settings is proper nutritional support. Critical illness often induces a hypermetabolic state, catabolic stress, and immune dysfunction, all of which can impair wound healing. This article examines the significant role that nutrition, specifically via enteral nutrition (EN) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) routes, plays in promoting wound healing and improving patient outcomes in the ICU.

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Additional Information:	** From Crossref journal articles via Jisc Publications Router ** History: ppub 24-10-2024; issued 24-10-2024.
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Date Deposited:	06 Nov 2024 10:35
Last Modified:	06 Nov 2024 10:35
URI:	https://bnu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/19376

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