• Der Internist · Apr 2018

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    [Refeeding syndrome : Pathophysiology, risk factors, prevention, and treatment].

    • R Wirth, R Diekmann, G Janssen, O Fleiter, L Fricke, A Kreilkamp, M K Modreker, C Marburger, S Nels, M Pourhassan, R Schaefer, H-P Willschrei, D Volkert, and Arbeitsgruppe Ernährung und Stoffwechsel der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geriatrie (DGG).
    • Klinik für Altersmedizin und Frührehabilitation, Marien Hospital Herne, Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Deutschland. rainer.wirth@elisabethgruppe.de.
    • Internist (Berl). 2018 Apr 1; 59 (4): 326-333.

    AbstractRefeeding syndrome is a life-threatening complication that may occur after initiation of nutritional therapy in malnourished patients, as well as after periods of fasting and hunger. Refeeding syndrome can be effectively prevented and treated if its risk factors and pathophysiology are known. The initial measurement of thiamine level and serum electrolytes, including phosphate and magnesium, their supplementation if necessary, and a slow increase in nutritional intake along with close monitoring of serum electrolytes play an important role. Since refeeding syndrome is not well known and the symptoms can be extremely heterogeneous, this complication is poorly recognized, especially against the background of severe disease and multimorbidity. This overview aims to summarize the current knowledge and increase awareness about refeeding syndrome.

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