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Nutrition Management in Cirrhosis by Auliangi Tamayo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses nutrition in patients with cirrhosis. It notes that malnutrition is common in cirrhosis and worsens outcomes. Causes of malnutrition include anorexia, hypermetabolism, malabsorption, and altered macronutrient metabolism. Nutritional assessment tools are outlined. Protein and calorie requirements are provided. Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral nutrition when possible. Supplementation of vitamins, minerals, and branched chain amino acids may be beneficial.
- Author
- Auliangi Tamayo
- Language
- EN