This definitive reference presents the most comprehensive, clinically relevant coverage of nutrition in enteral and tube feeding. The New Edition has been completely revamped by a multidisciplinary editorial team to reflect all of the latest technology and nutritional knowledge, as well as the new, collaborative nature of contemporary clinical practice. Plus, a new bonus CD-ROM delivers self-assessment questions and answers, and a downloadable image collection of illustrations from the book.Delivers 21 brand-new chapters that address recent ASPEN clinical guidelines regarding pharmacotherapeutic issues and enteral formulations, including fluids and electrolytes ?· genetics ?· pre-, pro-, and synbiotics ?· food safety ?· regulatory issues ?· and more.Explores the unique enteral nutrition needs of specific patient populations such as pregnant and lactating women ?· children ?· adolescents ?· transplant candidates ?· cancer patients ?· obese patients ?· patients with kidney disorders ?· and diabetic patients.Features new editorial viewpoints representing surgery, nursing, pharmacy, and nutrition/dietetics, reflecting the new, multidisciplinary nature of the field.Offers a new bonus CD-ROM containing review questions and answers and more.Presents a new, more user-friendly internal An excellent study preparation tool for Nutrition Support Certification.With 78 contributing experts
Author(s): Rolando Rolandelli, Robin Bankhead, Joseph Boullata, Charlene Compher
Edition: 4
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 568