Nutrition in physical trauma
Metabolic alterations, assessment and feeding
The presentation covers:
- Metabolic alterations in injury
- Anthropometry assessment
- Biochem assessment
- Estimating nutrient requirements
- Modes of feeding
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About the Presenter
Miranda Stuart is a Clinical Dietitian working in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery units at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Miranda has developed a special interest in the nutritional management of multi-trauma and traumatic brain injury patients and is largely focused on ward patients post transfer from the intensive care unit. With experience in both the critical care and rehabilitation settings, Miranda has a holistic view and understanding of the patient’s journey and is currently involved in a project focusing on early patient recovery as part of a partnership between The Alfred Hospital and Victoria’s Transport Accident Commission.
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