The care of patients with gastrointestinal disease and nutritional support for the acutely ill patient

Care of the Acutely Ill Adult ◽

10.1093/med/9780198793458.003.0006 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 157-194

Author(s):

Katharine Martyn ◽

Fiona Creed

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Nutritional Support ◽

Nutritional Assessment ◽

Gastrointestinal Disease ◽

Acute Illness ◽

Normal Anatomy ◽

Anatomy And Physiology ◽

Gastrointestinal Conditions ◽

Gut Function

Acutely ill patients are often admitted to hospital with gastrointestinal conditions, in particular pelvic and abdominal pain. It is therefore essential that nurse has an understanding of the factors that impact on gut function. This chapter will therefore provide an overview of the gastrointestinal (GI) system and explore the normal anatomy and physiology of the GI tract and the accessory organs (liver, gall bladder, and pancreas). It explores the role of the nurse in caring for patients with nausea and vomiting, diabetes mellitus, and the importance of nutritional assessment and management during episodes of acute illness.

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Nutrition: A Critical Component of Wound Healing

AACN Advanced Critical Care ◽

10.4037/15597768-1990-3014 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 585-592 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Nancy A. Stotts ◽

Donna F. Washington

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Wound Healing ◽

Critical Care ◽

Nutritional Support ◽

Nutritional Assessment ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Health Care Team ◽

Critical Component ◽

Assessment Technique

Nutrients are essential to wound healing and patients in critical care are often at risk for lack of sufficient nutrients that may result in impaired healing. Understanding the role of the various nutrients in healing provides the basis for assessment and therapy. Use of a practical and consistent nutritional assessment technique is an important part of care for critically ill patients with wounds. The health care team must provide care based on current knowledge of the effects of nutrition on wound healing and work collaboratively in doing nutritional assessment and providing nutritional support to optimize wound healing outcomes

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The Role of Nutritional Support in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disease: Therapeutic Rationale and Modalities

Surgical Clinics of North America ◽

10.1016/s0039-6109(16)41926-2 ◽

1979 ◽

Vol 59 (5) ◽

pp. 761-779 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Stephen R. Newmark

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Support ◽

Gastrointestinal Disease

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The Basics of Velopharyngeal Function: A Brief Review for the Practicing Clinician

Perspectives on Speech Science and Orofacial Disorders ◽

10.1044/ssod22.2.25 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 25-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

David L. Jones

Keyword(s):

Cleft Palate ◽

Gross Anatomy ◽

Normal Anatomy ◽

Anatomy And Physiology ◽

Key Points ◽

Velopharyngeal Closure ◽

Velopharyngeal Function ◽

And Function ◽

Abnormal Anatomy

In this article, I will provide a basic overview of the normal anatomy and physiology of velopharyngeal function. I will address topics such as the gross anatomy of the velopharyngeal mechanism, identification of the anatomy and function of the velopharyngeal musculature, and patterns of velopharyngeal closure that occur. I will also summarize the role of the velopharyngeal mechanism as it relates to aero-acoustic aspects of speech. Although the focus of this article is normal anatomy, I do include references to abnormal anatomy (e.g. cleft palate). I will include key points to an oral mechanism examination as it pertains to velopharyngeal function.

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