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Review current practice, research and guidelines on the use of fiber in the ICU.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the role of fermentable fiber in critical illness
Identify the types of fiber and their functions in enteral formulations
Discuss the clinical applications and safe use of fiber in critical illness
Speaker(s):
Gail
Cresci,
PhD, RD,
Director, Nutrition Research, Center for Human Nutrition, Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute,
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Robert
Martindale,
MD, PhD, FASPEN,
Professor of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery; Medical Director, Hospital Nutrition Services,
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR