Nutrition Interventions to Support Muscle Mass in the ICU

Publication Date: 01 September 2018

Presenter(s): Dr Paul Wischmeyer

Location: Madrid, Spain

Nutrition Interventions to Support Muscle Mass in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patient: From Acute Care to Recovery

Dr Wischmeyer provides an overview of the role of muscle mass in ICU patients; and the importance of supporting quality of life following discharge from the ICU. He also highlights nutrition interventions and specific nutrients for improving muscle mass and metabolism in ICU patients.

Presenter Bio(s):

Paul E Wischmeyer, MD, EDIC

Duke University
Durham, NC, USA

Category
Adult Inpatient Nutrition