Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition is a comprehensive guide authored by Praveen S. Goday, published in 2014 by McGraw Hill / Medical. This first edition delves into the unique nutritional needs of infants and children in pediatric critical care units, focusing on how to shorten recovery time and enhance overall clinical outcomes. The book offers an in-depth exploration of metabolic alterations and nutrient requirements for critically ill children, along with practical strategies for delivering nutrition support.
It addresses a wide array of disease-related nutrition considerations such as burns and wound healing, solid-organ transplantation, renal and pulmonary failure, gastrointestinal issues, cancer, and obesity. By combining clinical strategies with available evidence, the text provides a thorough review of key principles in pediatric critical care nutrition. This resource is essential for healthcare professionals seeking to understand and implement effective nutritional management practices for critically ill pediatric patients.
