The Practical Handbook of Perioperative Metabolic and Nutritional Care

M. Isabel T.D Correia
Elsevier S&T
338 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0128164389
July 2019

Intended for any healthcare professional working with surgical patients, including medical students, residents, surgeons and internists, nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, and physical therapists, The Practical Handbook of Perioperative Metabolic and Nutritional Care focuses on topics from the history of surgery and metabolism, to organic response to stress. Based on clinical processes, the author explores screening, assessment, and the impact of nutritional status on outcomes, in addition to investigating nutritional requirements, including macronutrients and micronutrients.