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المستخلص
children with cardiac problems are known to get fatigued with minimal
physical exertion. This situation is more apparent for cases that undergo
operative procedures. Adequate nutritional support and better nutritional status have been shown to improve physiological stability and minimize complications in PICU. This research aims at conducting a survey on advances in nutritional support for post-operative cardiac pediatric patients.
Nutrition currently plays a major role in reducing mortality rate at pediatric
intensive care units. Evidence shows that feeding enhances immunity,
sustains organ function, minimizes starvation effects, prevents nutritional
deficiencies, supports the patient’s disease state until the acute–phase inflammatory response resolves and shortens recovery time. There is an increased interest however in defining nutritional support protocols. A survey is conducted on literature published during the last ten years on the subject of nutritional support in PICUs of post-operative cardiovascular cases.
Surveyed literature covered various aspects including: enteral and parenteral nutrition as well as new findings in nutrition support for post-operative pediatric cardiac patients. Multivitamin and trace-element preparations are widely available. Individual patients may require additional supplements of certain
micronutrients. Essential fatty acids are provided through weekly infusion of a commercial fat emulsion. Sulfur compounds as glutathione are used for their ability to modulate the redox status of the cell.