Parenteral Nutrition

Nearly all medical specialities treat patients whose illnesses necessitate a means of nutrition which bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. Parenteral nutrition consequent­ ly means the administration of nutrient and building materials in qualitatively utilizable form and in quantitatively adequate a...

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Other Authors: Ahnefeld, F.W. (Editor), Burri, C. (Editor), Dick, W. (Editor), Halmagyi, M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1976, 1976
Edition:1st ed. 1976
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Metabolism of the Nutrient Substances Used for Parenteral Nutrition
  • Physiology of Metabolism during Starvation
  • Pathobiochemistry of Post-Stress Metabolism
  • Disturbances of the Microcirculation as a Cause of Hypoxia. (Brief Report on the Workshop “Microcirculation”)
  • Summary of Discussion on the Theme: “Biochemical, Physiological, and Pathobiochemical Basis for Parenteral Nutrition”
  • Requirement and Utilization of Amino-Acids
  • Requirement and Utilization of Carbohydrates and Alcohol
  • Requirement and Utilization of Fats
  • Water and Electrolyte Requirements during Parenteral Nutrition
  • Criteria for the Estimation of Requirement for Nutrients
  • Summary of the Discussion on the Theme “Basic Concepts and Requirements during Intravenous Alimentation”
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Parenteral Hyperalimentation
  • Guidelines for the Dosage and Application of the Intravenous Provision of Nutrient Substances in the Pre-Operative Period
  • Guidelines for the Dosage and Application of the Intravenous Provision of Nutrient Substances in the Intra-and Post-Operative Periods
  • Guidelines for the Dosage and Application of the Intravenous Provision of Nutrient Substances in Prolonged Nutrition of Non-Traumatized Patients
  • Guidelines for the Dosage and Application of the Intravenous Provision of Nutrient Substances in Traumatized Patients
  • Guidelines for the Dosage and Application of the Intravenous Provision of Nutrient Substances in Patients with Renal Failure
  • Guidelines for the Dosage and Application of the Intravenous Provision of Nutrient Substances in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Evaluation of Carbohydrates for Infusion-Therapy in Obstetrics
  • Parameters to Measure the Effects of Intravenous Alimentation
  • Errors and Hazards in the Techniques of Performanceof Parenteral Nutrition
  • Summary of the Discussion on the Theme “Recommendations for Parenteral Nutrition in Clinical Practice”