Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition

Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition is the first comprehensive text dedicated to the nutritional needs of critically ill infants and children. Designed to shorten recovery times and improve clinical outcomes, it integrates evidence-based principles with practical clinical strategies. The book addresses nutrition across the entire continuum of critical illness, from metabolic alterations to recovery, providing essential guidance for all members of the pediatric critical care team.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of nutrition in critically ill pediatric patients
• Evidence-based guidance combined with practical clinical strategies
• Disease-specific nutrition considerations: burns, wound healing, organ transplantation, renal and pulmonary failure, gastrointestinal issues, cancer, obesity, and more
• Focus on delivery of nutrition support in pediatric critical care settings
• Multidisciplinary approach: emphasizes coordination among physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other care providers
• Integration across the continuum of care: from acute illness to recovery
• Critical appraisal of literature to guide best practices and optimize patient outcomes