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Author:   Stephen J.D. O'Keefe
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2015 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   4.524kg
ISBN:  

9781493917785

ISBN 10:   1493917781
Pages:   241
Publication Date:   28 May 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Cell Biology.- Physiology of Human Nutrition: Starvation and Obesity.- Physiology of Digestion and Absorption: the interdependence between food and the gut.- Pathophysiology: Nutrition in Illness.- Nutritional Support.- The Nutrition Support Team.- Key Principles for Nutritional Intervention.- Enteral Nutrition.- Parenteral Feeding.- Nutritional Support at Home.- Permanent Intestinal Failure and the Short Bowel Syndrome.- Small Bowel Transplantation.- Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis.- Liver Disease.- Renal Disease.- Nutrition Support in the Obese.- Nutritional Support in the Elderly.

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The purpose is to address the complexities and benefits of nutrition support in the acute care setting and at home, when needed. the author of the foreword notes that medical students, nurses, surgeons, and physicians would benefit. The title appears to meet the needs of the intended audience. For those who are actively involved in caring for patients on nutrition support, this is a very nice addition to their references. (Amy Hess-Fischl, Doody s Book Reviews, September, 2015)

The purpose is to address the complexities and benefits of nutrition support in the acute care setting and at home, when needed. ... the author of the foreword notes that medical students, nurses, surgeons, and physicians would benefit. The title appears to meet the needs of the intended audience. ... For those who are actively involved in caring for patients on nutrition support, this is a very nice addition to their references. (Amy Hess-Fischl, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2015)

“The purpose is to address the complexities and benefits of nutrition support in the acute care setting and at home, when needed. … the author of the foreword notes that medical students, nurses, surgeons, and physicians would benefit. The title appears to meet the needs of the intended audience. … For those who are actively involved in caring for patients on nutrition support, this is a very nice addition to their references.” (Amy Hess-Fischl, Doody’s Book Reviews, September, 2015)

Author Information

Stephen J.D. O'Keefe, MBBS(London), MD(London), MSc Human Nutrition (London), MRCS (England), FRCP (England) Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Division of Gastroenterology, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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