Wounds

Nutrition & Wounds

The process of wound healing is a metabolically demanding process. Give your at risk patients or those with existing pressure injuries the specialized nutrition they need. This may include:  

• Adequate calories—Approximately 30 to 35 kcal/kg/day  
• High protein—Approximately 1.25 to 1.5 g protein/kg/day  
• Vitamins and minerals—Supplements should be given when deficiencies are demonstrated or suspected  
• Adequate fluid—1 mL/kcal (adjust as needed) 
• Supplemental L-arginine, zinc and antioxidants—Pressure Injury Stage 2 or greater²