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Nutritional screening in surgical patients.

J S Thompson, C A Burrough, J L Green

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Routine nutritional screening for surgical patients reveals significant malnutrition. Early identification using simple parameters is crucial for timely nutritional assessment and therapy, improving patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Nutrition
    • Clinical Nutrition
    • Patient Assessment

    Background:

    • Malnutrition is prevalent in surgical patients.
    • Early identification of nutritional status is vital.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of routine nutritional screening in surgical services.
    • To emphasize early detection of malnutrition for optimal patient management.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementing routine nutritional screening for all admitted surgical patients.
    • Utilizing simple, readily available parameters for initial assessment.

    Main Results:

    • Substantial prevalence of malnutrition confirmed through screening.
    • Screening identifies patients at risk of malnutrition early in their hospital stay.

    Conclusions:

    • Nutritional screening is the essential first step in managing surgical patients.
    • Screening data guides further assessment, consultation, and therapy decisions.

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