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[Assessment of nutritional status. One year's experience]
M J Martínez Tutor1, M A López Arceo, L Latasa Micheo
1Servicio de Farmacia, Hospital San Millán, Logroño.
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Routine nutritional assessments for patients receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) are crucial for early malnutrition detection and appropriate therapy. This involves regular monitoring of clinical history, physical exams, and biochemical data.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Pharmacy Practice
Context:
- Parenteral nutrition (PN) requires diligent nutritional assessment.
- Malnutrition is a significant concern in patients receiving PN.
Purpose:
- To implement routine nutritional assessments for PN patients.
- To correct malnutrition and optimize nutritional therapy.
- To establish a protocol for patient follow-up and nutrient management.
Summary:
- A pharmacy service conducts routine nutritional assessments for PN patients from admission.
- Assessments include clinical history, physical examinations (anthropometry), and biochemical data.
- Individualized evaluation ensures appropriate nutritional support and management.
Impact:
- Improved patient outcomes through timely intervention for malnutrition.
- Standardized protocol enhances the quality of PN care.
- Pharmacists play a key role in optimizing nutritional therapy.