Feeding people Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are the preferred methods of assessment for TPN sufficiency?
A
pre-albumin
transferrin
retinol binding protein
2
Q
what are some inaccurate methods of assessing TPN sufficiency?
A
Body weight-fluid
serum albumin- better for osmotic pressure measurements
skin calipers-inaccurate
3
Q
Essental fatty acids help with the formation of what mediators; name them specifically. What organ is happy when you give it fat?
A
inflammatory mediators PG, Leukotrienes, thromboxanes
Heart
4
Q
What ratio should be 150:1? Why use this ratio at all
A
non protein / g N ratio (AA/6.25)
help to determine caloric need for patients with renal failure and COPD
