Malnutrition may compound severity of complication after surgical procedures, radiation, chemotherapy, pregnancy etc.
Risks of underfeeding:
1) Decreased respiratory muscle function impaired immense function, increased infection, weight loss & malnutrition.
2) Well-nourished patient tolerate major surgeries better.
Goals of pre & post operative support:
Decrease in surgical mortality complication and infection.
Reduced catabolic state and restore anabolism process.
Speed up healing process.
Ensure prompt return of GI functions to resume standard oral intake as soon as possible.
Malnutrition may compound severity of complex after surgical procedure.
Well nourished patient fell after major surgery.