Refeeding syndrome in geriatric patients. A frequently overlooked complication

Wirth R, Diekmann R, Fleiter O, Fricke L, Kreilkamp A, Modreker MK, Marburger C, Nels S, Schaefer R, Willschrei HP, Volkert D (2018)

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie Springer Verlag (Germany)

Publisher: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG

Book Volume: 51

Pages Range: 34-40

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1007/s00391-016-1160-8

Abstract

The refeeding syndrome is a life-threatening complication that can occur after initiation of a nutrition therapy in malnourished patients. If the risk factors and pathophysiology are known, the refeeding syndrome can effectively be prevented and treated, if recognized early. A slow increase of food intake and the close monitoring of serum electrolyte levels play an important role. Because the refeeding syndrome is not well known and the symptoms may vary extremely, this complication is poorly recognized, especially against the background of geriatric multimorbidity. This overview is intended to increase the awareness of the refeeding syndrome in the risk group of geriatric patients.

Authors with CRIS profile

Dorothee Volkert Professur für Klinische Ernährung im Alter

Involved external institutions

Malteser Kliniken Rhein-Ruhr DE Germany (DE) Marien-Krankenhaus Bergisch Gladbach DE Germany (DE) Hochtaunus-Kliniken DE Germany (DE) Klinikum Christophsbad Göppingen DE Germany (DE) Sana HANSE-Klinikum Wismar GmbH DE Germany (DE) Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) DE Germany (DE) Sankt Katharinen-Krankenhaus DE Germany (DE) Franziskus Hospital Bielefeld DE Germany (DE) Klinikum Oldenburg DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Wirth, R., Diekmann, R., Fleiter, O., Fricke, L., Kreilkamp, A., Modreker, M.K.,... Volkert, D. (2018). Refeeding syndrome in geriatric patients. A frequently overlooked complication. Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 51(1), 34-40. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-016-1160-8

MLA:

Wirth, Rainer, et al. "Refeeding syndrome in geriatric patients. A frequently overlooked complication." Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie 51.1 (2018): 34-40.

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