Related Experiment Videos
Nutrition in the stroke patient
Mandy L Corrigan1, Arlene A Escuro, Jackie Celestin
1Cleveland Clinic, Center for Human Nutrition, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. corrigm5@ccf.org
Abstract:
Malnutrition is common both before and after stroke, with dysphagia adding to nutrition risk. Many patients require specialized nutrition support in the acute phase and beyond when swallowing function does not improve or return to allow for nutrition autonomy. When neurologic deficits improve, assessment of the swallowing function, introduction of dysphagia diets, and specialized swallowing techniques are used to transition away from enteral feeding tubes to oral diets. This article reviews the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, use of specialized nutrition support, strategies for weaning enteral tube feedings, and the impact of nutrition on quality of life in the stroke patient population.
Related Concept Videos
Chronic Kidney Disease III: Interprofessional Care
Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management
Ischemic Stroke l: Introduction
Ischemic Stroke ll: Pathophysiology
Hemorrhagic Stroke l: Introduction
Enteral Nutrition II: Nasointestinal and Gastrostomy Feeding
Nasointestinal Feeding
Nasointestinal feeding involves placing a tube through...