Nutrition Support of Hospitalized Adult Patients with Obesity

Publication Date: August 23, 2013
Last Updated: April 11, 2022

Recommendations

Critically ill patients with obesity experience more complications than patients with optimal BMI levels. Nutrition assessment and development of a nutrition support plan is recommended within 48 hours of ICU admission. (Low, Strong)
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Overview

Title

Nutrition Support of Hospitalized Adult Patients with Obesity

Authoring Organization

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition