Disease-related malnutrition in adult patients who have been admitted to hospital is a
syndrome associated with substantially increased morbidity, disability, short-term and long …

Introduction In the spring of 2017, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
(ASPEN) Parenteral Nutrition Safety Committee and the Clinical Practice Committee …

Summary Background & aims Chronic Intestinal Failure (CIF) is the long-lasting reduction of
gut function, below the minimum necessary for the absorption of macronutrients and/or water …

Gastroenteric tube feeding plays a major role in the management of patients with poor
voluntary intake, chronic neurological or mechanical dysphagia or gut dysfunction, and …

Background & aims In 2016, ESPEN published the guideline for Chronic Intestinal Failure
(CIF) in adults. An updated version of ESPEN guidelines on CIF due to benign disease in …

Objective Although described> 70 y ago, the refeeding syndrome (RFS) remains
understudied with lack of standardized definition and treatment recommendations. The aim …

Objectives Refeeding syndrome (RFS) can be a life-threatening metabolic condition after
nutritional replenishment if not recognized early and treated adequately. There is a lack of …

Background & aims Refeeding syndrome comprises metabolic disturbances that occur after
the reintroduction of feeding after prolonged fasting. Standard care consists of correcting …

Refeeding syndrome (RFS) broadly encompasses a severe electrolyte disturbance
(principally low serum concentrations of intracellular ions such as phosphate, magnesium …

Background Refeeding syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition characterised by
severe intracellular electrolyte shifts, acute circulatory fluid overload and organ failure. The …