CC BY 4.0 · J Neuroanaesth Crit Care 2024; 11(03): 155-166
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1795103
Review Article

Nutrition Management in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: An Exploration of Knowledge Gaps and Challenges

1   Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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1   Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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1   Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) stands as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children, as evidenced by the most contemporary statistics. Undernutrition in pediatric TBI (PTBI) leads to increased mortality, heightened infectious complications, and more severe neurological consequences. Therefore, timely and effective nutritional therapy is crucial in managing PTBI to improve patient prognosis and outcomes. Limited investigations have been conducted on the nutritional requirements specific to these patients and management often relies on data from adults with TBI for guidance. We have meticulously searched different databases to compile a broad range of the most up-to-date clinical research. This review analyses the challenges associated with providing nutritional support to children with TBI and provides a clearer understanding of the current evidence-based recommendations for optimal nutritional therapy. The review primarily focuses on recommendations and suggestions for energy requirements, nutritional assessment, initiation of nutrition, various feeding methods offered, identification of malnutrition, the impact of malnutrition on patient outcomes, and areas of further research.



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04 December 2024

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