Enteral Nutrition in the ICU: COVID-19 Challenges

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induced respiratory failure may be a consequence of the Covid-19 infection. Provision of critical care nutrition is an essential component of supportive measures used to treat mechanically ventilated patients. Presented by Robert Martindale, MD, PhD and Jayshil Patel, MD 

1. Identify characteristics and nutritional requirements of the patient with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) 
2. Describe the recommendations for enteral nutritional support of the patient with SARS-CoV-2 and applicability of current ICU EN protocols 
3. Discuss potential novel nutrient recommendations for the SARS-CoV-2 patient 

Original Program Date: April 3, 2020; Expiration date: April 2, 2023 Continuing Education: 1.50 CE for Nurses; 1.50 CPEU for Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietetic Technicians - CDR level: II 

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