What is refeeding syndrome

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1-What is Refeeding syndrome? Why is it dangerous/detrimental for a patient? How can it be prevented? How can it be treated?

2-You are assigned a new 30-year-old patient in the burn ward with 15% TBSA. The patient's BMI is 28. State your recommendations for calculating kcals and protein (no calculations required), assuming indirect calorimetry results are not yet available. What is extremely important during the first 24-48 hours? What minerals will you monitor? If patient has difficulty eating (related to depression, discomfort, or lack of appetite), what are your recommendations (short and long-term)?

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