Refeeding syndrome

Background

Mostly an issue c TPN, risk of death

1. Fluid overload
   1. Insulin secretion
   2. Loss of myocardium
   3. Na absorption
2. Mineral Depletion:
   1. Phosphorus
   2. K
   3. Na
   4. Mg
3. Glucose Intoleraence
4. Cardiac Arrhythmas
   1. 1st wk
   2. Long QT

Source

7/2/09 PANI