Mr. Walker's MD started enteral feeding on day 2 of the admission. As the RD in the neurointensive care unit, outline the nutrition support recommendations you would make for Mr. Walker
What will be an ideal response?
Impact Glutamine initiated at 20 mL/hr; advance by 20 mL/hr q 4-6 hrs until goal rate of 80 mL/hr is met. Provides 2496 kcal + 216 kcal (from propofol); total 2712 kcal/day, 178 g protein, and 1842 mL water. Flush feeding tube with water periodically for a total of 900 mL.
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