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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
43:05 min
Introduction to clinical nutrition intro
0:17 min
Identifying the importance of clinical nutrition
4:20 min
Diagnosing malnutrition
8:06 min
Reviewing macronutrients
6:39 min
Estimating calorie and fluid needs
6:41 min
Estimating protein needs
7:00 min
Putting theory into practice: estimating protein needs for patients
4:33 min
Recognizing refeeding syndrome
5:29 min
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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
22:42 min
Oral nutrition therapy intro
0:11 min
Choosing a therapeutic diet
7:26 min
Selecting oral nutrition supplements
4:16 min
Practicing with case studies (part 1)
6:31 min
Practicing with case studies (part 2)
4:18 min
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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
55:31 min
Enteral nutrition intro
0:17 min
Identifying indications and contraindications
3:53 min
Distinguishing enteral nutrition access devices
6:15 min
Choosing a tube feeding formula
6:56 min
Calculating a tube feeding order
7:35 min
Initiating and advancing tube feeds
5:51 min
Choosing a tube feeding infusion schedule and weaning feeds
6:45 min
Recognizing issues with enteral nutrition
7:26 min
Practicing with a case study (part 1)
6:48 min
Practicing with a case study (part 2)
3:45 min
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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
43:22 min
Parenteral nutrition intro
0:29 min
Identifying indications and contraindications
4:34 min
Recognizing parenteral nutrition complications
3:46 min
Differentiating between types of parenteral nutrition and describing formulations
5:36 min
Calculating a total parenteral nutrition (TPN) prescription
8:12 min
Calculating a peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) prescription
4:16 min
Initiating and advancing TPN
4:55 min
Selecting an infusion schedule
4:08 min
Managing electrolytes and insulin, and weaning TPN
7:26 min
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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
27:52 min
Parenteral nutrition case study intro
0:07 min
Practicing with a case study—calculating TPN
8:08 min
Practicing with a case study—initiating TPN
9:46 min
Practicing with a case study—advancing TPN
9:18 min
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Inpatient Nutrition Essentials outro
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