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Nutrition Support in Critically Ill Cancer Patient Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Case Report

  • Ji-Yeon Kim (Department of Clinical Nutrition, Research Institute & Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Gyung-Ah Wie (Department of Clinical Nutrition, Research Institute & Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Kyoung-A Ryu (Department of Clinical Nutrition, Research Institute & Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • So-Young Kim (Department of Clinical Nutrition, Research Institute & Hospital, National Cancer Center)
  • Received : 2023.03.23
  • Accepted : 2023.04.18
  • Published : 2023.04.30
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Abstract

Adequate nutritional support is crucial in preventing complications and improving outcomes in critically ill patients. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a mode of supportive care for patients with respiratory and/or cardiac failure. ECMO patients frequently exhibit a hypermetabolic state characterized by protein catabolism and insulin resistance, which can lead to malnutrition. Nutritional therapy is a vital component of intensive care, but its optimal administration for ECMO patients is unknown. This case report aims to provide insights into effective nutritional management for critically ill patients undergoing ECMO therapy. The patient was a 72-year-old male with a history of gastric and lung cancer who underwent a lobectomy complicated by bronchopleural fistula, postoperative bleeding, pneumonia, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The patient's nutritional status was assessed indicating a high risk of malnutrition, using the modified Nutrition Risk in the Critically Ill (mNUTRIC) Score. Nutritional support was administered based on the recommendations of European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), with energy requirements set at 25-30 kcal/kg/d and protein requirements set at 1.2-2.0 g/kg/day. The patient received parenteral nutrition until the enteral nutrition target amount was reached, with zinc supplements for wound healing. The study highlights the need for further research on proactive and effective nutritional support for ECMO patients to improve compliance and prognosis.

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