Nutritional Management of the Surgical Patient: A Comprehensive Guide

Optimize patient outcomes with evidence-based nutritional and dietary therapies with Nutritional Management of the Surgical Patient, a comprehensive guide for surgeons, surgical dietitians, trainees, and healthcare professionals involved in surgical patient care.

Comprehensive Coverage of Surgical Patient Nutrition

This essential textbook provides a thorough overview of nutritional and dietary therapies for surgical patients, covering every stage of surgery, from pre-operative to long-term recovery and survivorship. It explores the impact of surgical procedures and complications on nutritional status and the nutritional strategies used to manage patients in these settings.

Real-World Application with Case Studies

The guide features case studies that illustrate both typical and unusual patient scenarios, helping clinicians understand the impact of nutrition in a variety of contexts. These real-world examples ensure that readers can apply the knowledge in their clinical practice.

In-Depth Coverage of Surgical Procedures

The textbook also details a range of surgical procedures, providing underpinning knowledge of the mechanisms behind nutritional intervention. This enables healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about patient care.

Key Features

• Short- and long-term nutritional management considerations in each chapter
• In-depth discussion of potential long-term complications, including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, bile acid diarrhea, micronutrient deficiencies, and osteoporosis
• Questions to support knowledge consolidation and promote understanding in a clinical context

Nutritional Management of the Surgical Patient is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in the care of surgical patients, providing the knowledge and expertise to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: August 7, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781119809098, 9781119809104