Nutritional management of a patient at high risk of developing refeeding syndrome

  • Robin Claire Dolman Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
  • Cornelia Conradie Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
  • Martani J Lombard Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
  • Arista Nienaber Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
  • Mariaan Wicks Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
Keywords: refeeding syndrome, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, malnutrition, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

Abstract

The following case study was discussed during the fourth-year dietetics evaluation process at North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus. It is a reflection of the opinion of the dietitians, students and lecturers involved, describes the actions taken during the nutritional management of the case, and is based on current literature and guidelines relevant to the topic.

Author Biographies

Robin Claire Dolman, Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
PhD Senior Lecturer Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
Cornelia Conradie, Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
MSc Senior Lecturer Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
Martani J Lombard, Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
PhD Senior Lecturer Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
Arista Nienaber, Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
MSc Lecturer Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
Mariaan Wicks, Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
MSc Lecturer Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
Published
2015-08-15
How to Cite
Dolman, R., Conradie, C., Lombard, M., Nienaber, A., & Wicks, M. (2015). Nutritional management of a patient at high risk of developing refeeding syndrome. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 28(3), 140-145. Retrieved from http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/1031
Section
SASPEN Case Study