"This postgraduate course is designed for the practicing nutrition
support specialist. It will focus on state of the art assessment and
monitoring and delivery of appropriate nutrition therapy to critically
ill patients. The course will begin with an overview of the problems
associated with nutrition delivery to this patient population. We’ll
review the pros and cons of enteral versus parenteral feeding from a
historical and evidence-based perspective. In addition, we’ll discuss
the appropriate assessment methods and a rational approach to
determining the quantity of caloric requirements. The faculty will
then cover the specifics of macronutrient delivery in critical care
including carbohydrate, lipid and protein. The controversial areas of
specific nutrients will be addressed including glutamine, arginine,
fish oils and antioxidants. The course will conclude with a panel
discussion and case presentation involving the entire course faculty.
Case studies illustrating the complexities of critical care nutrition will
be provided."