Not so Basic: Feeding your patients

Welcome back to the PFC Podcast. Mark and I chat about feeding the critically ill. Now, look, when you're done stitching folks up and pumping them with antibiotics, there's a point you'll need to feed them. Mark shed light on how crucial nutrition is, whether you're in a remote outpost or a high-end trauma center. Nutrition aids in healing, plain and simple. We dove into the nitty-gritty – feeding patients with head injuries, burns, and other nasty stuff. And hey, feeding ain't just about the belly. Got a tube? Use it wisely. Remember, everything we do has its ups and downs. But, here's the deal, the human body, is just trying to get back to square one. Lastly, be mindful of that re-feeding syndrome - it's nasty. Bottom line? Understand your patient, feed smartly, and keep learning. Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast. deltadevteam.com For more content go to www.prolongedfieldcare.org Consider supporting us: patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective