Jayshil Patel

Jayshil Patel, an Associate Professor of Medicine specializing in critical care nutrition, joins Michael Smith, MD, to delve into managing malnutrition in critically ill patients. They discuss the crucial role of protein supplementation, challenging traditional energy-focused approaches. Patel emphasizes individual assessments for nutritional needs and the impact of early enteral nutrition on recovery. They also explore guidelines for optimizing protein delivery and the complexities of evaluating nutritional status in a hyper-catabolic state.