Designed as a concise, practical guide for trainees and practitioners, this book features seven logically structured chapters covering FTT definitions, diagnosis, and management, supported by case examples. Key highlights include dedicated chapters on enteral and parenteral nutrition, obesity, and FTT in pediatric and elderly populations (>65 years). This evidence-based resource promises to improve diagnosis and treatment across the continuum of patient care.
Key Features
- Specific chapters devoted to enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Special considerations for obesity
- Extremes of age are discussed (pediatrics and patients >65 years of age)
Contents
- Introduction to Metabolism
- Fluid and Electrolytes
- Acid–Base Physiology
- Metabolomics and Other “‐Omic” Approaches to Characterize Perioperative Trajectories
- Starvation
- Metabolism in the Trauma Patient
- Burns
- Obesity
- Malignancy
- Sepsis and Nutrition
- Management of Intestinal Failure
- Enteral Nutrition
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Immunonutrition and Supplementation: Pathways, Promise, and Pessimism
- Special Considerations in Organ Failure
- Endocrine Perturbations in Critical Illness
- The Microbiome, Surgical Stress, and Infection
- Special Considerations at the Extremes of Age
This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind to address Failure to Thrive (FTT) through clinical cases, offering real-life examples and practical strategies for diagnosis and management. FTT, a complex condition, requires a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach. While most cases can be diagnosed through patient history, physical exams, and growth assessment, unnecessary lab testing and inconsistent treatment protocols create significant burdens for healthcare systems. The book emphasizes a calorie-focused approach—assessing intake, losses, and metabolic demands—while considering available resources.
Editor
Joyee Goswami Vachani, MD, M.Ed
Publisher: Springer Nature │ ISBN: 978-3-031-14163-8 │ Copyright: 2023 │ Pages: 172 │ Format: Paperback