Starvation medical therapy
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Overview
Starving patients can be treated, but this must be done cautiously to avoid refeeding syndrome.[1] Rest and warmth must be provided and maintained. Small sips of water mixed with glucose should be given in regular intervals. Fruit juices can also be given. Later, food can be given gradually in small quantities. The quantity of food can be increased over time. Proteins may be administered intravenously to raise the level of serum proteins.[2]
References
- ↑ Mehanna HM, Moledina J, Travis J (2008). "Refeeding syndrome: what it is, and how to prevent and treat it". BMJ. 336 (7659): 1495–8. doi:10.1136/bmj.a301. PMC 2440847. PMID 18583681. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ "The Physiology and Treatment of Starvation". US national library of medicine. Retrieved 17 August 2012.