1 An Introduction to Malnutrition in the Intensive Care Unit -- 2 The Immunological Role of Nutrition in the Gut -- 3 Assessment of the Patient -- 4 Timing and Indications for Enteral Nutrition in the Critically Ill -- 5 Access and Complications of Enteral Nutrition Support for Critically Ill Patients -- 6 Timing and Indication for Parenteral Nutrition in the Critically Ill -- 7 Access and Complications of Parenteral Nutrition -- 8 Surgical Intensive Care Considerations -- 9 Major Infections and Sepsis -- 10 Organ Failure and Specialized Enteral Formulas -- 11 Management of the Obese Patient -- 12 Ethical Considerations in Nutrition Support in Critical Care -- 13 Safe Practices for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition -- 14 The Economic Impact of Nutrition Support, and the Multidisciplinary Approach -- 15 Microbiome in the Critically Ill -- Future Research

This text provides a review of the current knowledge in both the mechanics of nourishing the critically ill and the metabolic and immunological roles nutrients play. In-depth chapters discuss disease-related malnutrition as distinct from under-or-over nourishment and the impact of nourishment in either form of malnutrition. The appropriate timing and indications for nutrition support are provided as well as advanced techniques for improving practice. A broad range of issues related to interdisciplinary practice are addressed. Useful for a wide variety of practitioners, including ICU doctors, hospitalists, and nutrition support physicians, Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill provides practical bedside advice and simplified recommendations for practice