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Challenges of Maintaining Optimal Nutrition Status in COVID-19 Patients in Intensive Care Settings

Nicole Minnelli1, Lisa Gibbs1, Jennifer Larrivee1

  • 1Department of Food and Nutrition, Morrison Healthcare, Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

JPEN. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
|August 18, 2020
PubMed

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Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) play a crucial role in managing nutrition for critically ill COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). This article outlines current guidelines and challenges for RDNs in this evolving field.

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges to healthcare systems globally.
  • Most COVID-19 patients experience mild symptoms, but a subset requires intensive care.
  • Nutritional support is vital for critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss interim nutrition support guidelines for COVID-19 patients in the ICU.
  • To identify challenges faced by critical care teams and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) in managing nutrition for these patients.
  • To provide an overview of the evolving landscape of nutrition in critical care during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and interim guidelines for nutrition support in ICU settings.
  • Analysis of the role and responsibilities of RDNs in critical care for COVID-19 patients.
  • Identification of practical challenges in implementing nutrition strategies.

Main Results:

  • Interim guidelines for nutrition support are still developing due to the novelty of COVID-19.
  • RDNs are integral to the critical care team, formulating and monitoring nutrition interventions.
  • Challenges include adapting to new information and meeting the specific nutritional needs of critically ill COVID-19 patients.

Conclusions:

  • Effective nutrition support is essential for improving outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients.
  • Continuous updates and adherence to evolving guidelines are necessary for RDNs and critical care teams.
  • Addressing the unique nutritional challenges posed by COVID-19 is a priority in critical care management.

Keywords:
enteral accessnutritionnutrition assessmentparenteral nutritionvitamins

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