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Refeeding syndrome.

Mark Mallet1

  • 1Department of Medicine for the Elderly, Box 135, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, UK. mark.mallet@ntlworld.com

Age and Ageing
|February 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary
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Refeeding syndrome can cause severe electrolyte imbalances like hypophosphataemia and hypokalaemia in elderly patients receiving nasogastric feeding. Physicians must recognize this risk, as nutritional deficiencies may be underestimated in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Undernutrition is common in elderly patients.
  • Nasogastric feeding is a crucial nutritional support method.
  • Refeeding syndrome is a potentially life-threatening complication of nutritional support.

Observation:

  • An elderly woman with poor nutritional intake experienced severe hypophosphataemia and hypokalaemia.
  • These electrolyte disturbances occurred after initiating nasogastric feeding.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the risk of refeeding syndrome in elderly individuals.
  • Profound electrolyte depletion can manifest rapidly during nutritional rehabilitation.

Implications:

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  • Increased awareness of refeeding syndrome is crucial for geriatric care.
  • Early recognition and management of electrolyte imbalances are vital.
  • This case underscores the need for vigilant monitoring during nutritional support in the elderly.