Practical Approach to Determining Protein Requirements of the Critically Ill
Taught by
Juan B. Ocho Gautier MD, FACS, FCCM
Medical Director, Intensive Care Unit, Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington, NJ
Duration
60
min
Date
About this Webinar
Objectives:
• Verbalize suggested protein recommendations found in current critical care nutrition guidelines
• Assess results of recent nutrition studies and relate them to current nutrition guidelines
• Discuss potential benefits associated with determining appropriate protein and calorie goals for the critically ill patient
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