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Chapter 1

Introduction to clinical nutrition

Let’s start with the basics—diagnosing malnutrition, estimating daily caloric and protein goals for patients, and recognizing refeeding syndrome.
9 Lessons
43m 5s
Introduction to clinical nutrition intro
17s
Identifying the importance of clinical nutrition
4m 20s
Diagnosing malnutrition
8m 6s
Reviewing macronutrients
6m 39s
Estimating calorie and fluid needs
6m 41s
Estimating protein needs
7m
Putting theory into practice: estimating protein needs for patients
4m 33s
Recognizing refeeding syndrome
5m 29s
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Chapter 2

Oral nutrition therapy

This chapter focuses on oral nutrition supplements and diets to treat a variety of conditions.
6 Lessons
22m 42s
Oral nutrition therapy intro
11s
Choosing a therapeutic diet
7m 26s
Selecting oral nutrition supplements
4m 16s
Practicing with case studies (part 1)
6m 31s
Practicing with case studies (part 2)
4m 18s
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Chapter 3

Enteral nutrition

Whether you are prescribing tube feeds, initiating them, trying to wean a patient off of tube feeds, or troubleshooting complications, this chapter has you covered.
11 Lessons
55m 31s
Enteral nutrition intro
17s
Identifying indications and contraindications
3m 53s
Distinguishing enteral nutrition access devices
6m 15s
Choosing a tube feeding formula
6m 56s
Calculating a tube feeding order
7m 35s
Initiating and advancing tube feeds
5m 51s
Choosing a tube feeding infusion schedule and weaning feeds
6m 45s
Recognizing issues with enteral nutrition
7m 26s
Practicing with a case study (part 1)
6m 48s
Practicing with a case study (part 2)
3m 45s
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Chapter 4

Parenteral nutrition

Do you know the difference between peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN)? Let’s dive in and learn how to calculate and infuse them.
10 Lessons
43m 22s
Parenteral nutrition intro
29s
Identifying indications and contraindications
4m 34s
Recognizing parenteral nutrition complications
3m 46s
Differentiating between types of parenteral nutrition and describing formulations
5m 36s
Calculating a total parenteral nutrition (TPN) prescription
8m 12s
Calculating a peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) prescription
4m 16s
Initiating and advancing TPN
4m 55s
Selecting an infusion schedule
4m 8s
Managing electrolytes and insulin, and weaning TPN
7m 26s
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Chapter 5

Parenteral nutrition case study

Ready to put what you’ve learned to the test and walk through calculating, initiating, and advancing TPN? Let’s go!
6 Lessons
27m 52s
Parenteral nutrition case study intro
7s
Practicing with a case study—calculating TPN
8m 8s
Practicing with a case study—initiating TPN
9m 46s
Practicing with a case study—advancing TPN
9m 18s
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Inpatient Nutrition Essentials outro
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Stacey Senter, MS RD LDN CNSC CCTD
Inpatient Critical Care Dietitian and Dietetic Internship Director at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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CME credit information
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.