Abstract:The aim of this study is to demonstrate clinical characteristics of refeeding syndrome (RS) and clinical utility of several guidelines including American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition consensus recommendations for RS and National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines. Materials and Methods: Eighty-six patients screened for RS based on two guidelines were enrolled in this study. We evaluated the severity of RS after the initiation of 'dextrose infusion' and 'balanced nutrition support' wit… Show more
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