Category: Critical Care

  • Enteral Feeding in Paediatric Intensive Care

    Nutrition is important in childhood, as a child has a lower energy reserve and a higher demand for calories due to its growth. However, if a child protracts from an illness, this could result in an onset of malnutrition. Results of several studies have shown that acute and chronic malnutrition are poor prognostic factors in…

  • Intensive Care Unit Nursing ( ICU)

    Table of Contents Job descriptions Education and Certification Employment Professional Activities Conclusion/ reflections Personal Discovery References / Bibliography Job descriptions We live in a world wherein medical care becomes a very important part of the aging process. As we near the end of our life cycle, we find ourselves requiring more and more specialized medical…