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Determining cause of Cushing’s syndrome:
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1. Serum ACTH: raised in ACTH-dependent causes
2. CRH stimulation test – if serum ACTH levels rise >35%, suggests Cushing’s
disease (<35% suggests ectopic source)
3. High dose dexamethasone suppression test (2mg QDS for 48h) = measure
0 & 48h cortisol
suppression = Cushing’s disease (high dose steroid = enough to suppress
pituitary adenoma cells)
no suppression = ectopic source (not part of endocrine axis feedback loop,
therefore not affected by negative feedback)
4. Imaging: MRI (50% pituitary adenomas = too small to detect)
5. Inferior petrosal sinus sampling if MRI is normal
Hypothalamus
CRH
Pituitary gland
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Normally do CRH and high dose dexamethasone test in combination
ACTH
Adrenal cortex
Glucocorticoids
Fig. 2.7 HPA axis.
MANAGEMENT:
1. Cushing’s disease: transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma
(±radiotherapy)
2. Medical therapy to inhibit cortisol synthesis in adrenal gland
3. Adrenalectomy = last resort will need steroid cover post-op as
endogenous levels
SUMMARY OF ADRENAL CONDITIONS:
Fig. 2.8
HYPER- HYPO-
Adrenal conditions
MCs
(aldosterone)
GCs
(cortisol)
Cushing’s CAHConn’s
Androgens
(sex hormones)
MCs & GCs
(aldosterone & cortisol)
Addison’s Secondary
exogenous steroids
surgically resected adrenals
bilateral adrenal haemorrhage
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Thyroid disease
Hyperthyroidism
raised circulating thyroid hormones T3 & T4 (= thyrotoxicosis)
Signs specific to autoimmune hyperthyroidism:
Goitre
Pre-tibial myxoedema
Acropachy – swollen hands & clubbing
Thyroid eye disease:
exophthalmos – bulging eyes lagophthalmos – cannot close eyes periorbital oedema
GENERAL SYMPTOMS:
Anxiety, irritability, insomnia
Fatigue/weakness
Hot/sweaty, tremor/palpitations
Menorrhagia/diarrhoea
Weight (but appetite)
CAUSES:
1. Autoimmune / Graves’ disease (70%) RF: P/FHx autoimmune disorders
Autoimmune stimulation of thyroid follicular cells
IgG autoantibodies (TRAb & TPOAb)
2. Toxic multinodular goitre (15%) RF: elderly / iodine deficient
T3/T4 secreting nodules irresponsive to –ve feedback
3. Solitary toxic adenoma (5%)
Benign T3/T4 secreting nodule (avg. 3mm) irresponsive to –ve feedback
4. Drug-induced: iodine, amiodarone, lithium
5. Secondary causes (rare): TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma, pregnancy
F > M
GENERAL SIGNS:
HR/arrhythmia
SBP
Hyperreflexia
± Goitre
Thyroid function tests (TFTs):
Primary: T3/T4, TSH Secondary: TSH, T3/T4 * Subclinical: normal T3/T4, TSH
*Raised TSH & T3 /4 often due to
poor compliance or assay interference
Medication side-effects
Anti-thyroid drugs:
1. Rash / cholestatic jaundice
2. Agranulocytosis: infection & bleeding risk
FBC before Tx and monitor closely
Radioactive iodine:
= risk of hypothyroidism
Safety-netting/follow-up:
1. Signs of agranulocytosis:
= sore throat, mouth ulcer, bruising
INVESTIGATIONS:
Hx & examination – obs, reflexes etc.
TFTs (TSH, free T3 & T4)
Autoantibodies (TRAb, TPOAb)
Technetium uptake scan
if no autoantibodies
MANAGEMENT:
1. Symptomatic relief: beta-blockers e.g. propranolol, bisoprolol
2. Anti-thyroid drugs: carbimazole/propylthiouracil
Titration regimen: high dose then titrate to maintain euthyroid
Block & replace*: maintain high dose + levothyroxine replacement
3. Radioactive iodine (
Contraindications: pregnancy/lactation, <16y
4. Thyroidectomy: if compression Sx, malignant nodule, Tx-resistant
Post-op complications: hypothyroidism, hypocalcaemia, vocal cord
paresis / hoarseness
Titration regimen
High dose carbimazole
(1–2m)
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HYPERTHYROIDISM
Very high dose carbimazole
patchy uptake in nodules diffuse uptake in Graves’
Assess eye disease (Graves’)
visual fields / eye movements CT/MRI of orbit
HYPERthyroidism Mx needs specialist input
*Not suitable if pregnant
Block & replace
Beta-blockers
(until euthyroid)
for symptom
relief
2. Signs of thyroid crisis:
= severe HR & temp, confusion
(triggers: illness, stress, surgery, V&D)
3. Signs of tracheal compression
= SOB/stridor/dysphagia
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EUTHYROIDISM
Titrate carbimazole
Fig. 2.9
(every 4–12w)
EUTHYROIDISM
Very high dose carbimazole
+ levothyroxine replacement
(18m)
Hypothyroidism
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low circulating thyroid hormones T3 & T4 (= thyrotoxicosis)
GENERAL SYMPTOMS:
Depression/psychosis
Slowed intellectual activity
Fatigue/weakness
Cold
Amenorrhoea/constipation
Weight
Libido
CAUSES:
GENERAL SIGNS:
HR
Anaemia
Hyporeflexia
Dry skin
Hair loss (outer 1/3 eyebrow)
± non-pitting oedema ± goitre
*Most common cause in UK
1. Autoimmune /Hashimoto’s thyroiditis*: RF: autoimmune disorders, 60–70s
Autoantibodies against TPO (TPOAb)
Gradual gland destruction: lymphocyte infiltration & fibrosis may have
goitre
Initial hyperthyroid state: damage releases T3/T
4
2. Primary atrophic thyroiditis:
Autoimmune gland destruction
Extensive lymphocyte infiltrate atrophies gland no goitre
3. Previous hyperthyroidism treatment
Post thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine
4. Iodine deficiency (most common cause worldwide)
5. Drug-induced: amiodarone, lithium, carbimazole, excess iodine
6. Congenital: absence/underdevelopment of thyroid gland or enzyme
deficiency
7. Postpartum thyroiditis: development within 1y of giving birth (lasts 4–6m)
8. Secondary causes (very rare): hypopituitarism
INVESTIGATIONS:
Hx & examination – observations, reflexes, skin changes
TFTs (TSH, free T3 & T4)
FBC – for anaemia
Autoantibodies (TPOAb)
Starting doses of levothyroxine: 18–49y: 50–100mcg >50y or CVD: 25–50mcg
MANAGEMENT5:
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy: levothyroxine (T4)
Low dose & titrate up until desired TSH levels reached
review dose monthly initially, then every 3–4mreview dose annually once stable
Lifelong therapy
F > M
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DDx of hypothyroidism:
Diabetes mellitus
Adrenal insufficiency
Coeliac disease
Anxiety/depression
Dementia
Thyroid function tests (TFTs):
Primary: T3/T4, TSH Secondary: TSH, T3/T
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Subclinical: TSH but T3/T4 normal Sick euthyroid syndrome: temporary TSH
during illness
Complications:
CVD/stroke
Dyslipidaemia
Heart failure
Myxoedema coma*
Patients with goitre, suspected malignancy, cardiac disease, treatment resistant or planning a pregnancy need
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NICE (2019) CKS: Thyroid disease
referral to endocrinologist in 2° care
*hypothermia, coma, seizures (precipitated by another problem e.g. sepsis, stroke, HF)
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Goitres
DDx of goitres:
1. Physiological
2. Autoimmune: Graves’, Hashimoto’s
3. Multinodular: iodine deficiency
4. Solitary nodule: cyst, adenoma, carcinoma
Goitre classification:
0 – can’t see/feel 1 – palpable not visible 2 – visible in normal position
Epidemiology of thyroid cancer
F:M = 3:1
peak onset 30–50y
RF = Asian
Prognostic factors:
Size of tumour
Local invasion & distant mets
Age of patient
ASSESSMENT:
1. Hx – symptoms of compression, speed of growth, PHx radiation, FHx
2. Exam – assess size/consistency/distribution
3. Thyroid gland function – TFTs
4. USS ± aspirate – size, cystic vs. solid
5. Complications: pressure on trachea (SOB) / oesophagus (dysphagia) /
voicechange (recurrent laryngeal nerve) / thoracic inlet obstruction*
MANAGEMENT:
1. No symptoms, euthyroid & benign: no treatment
2. If hypothyroidism: thyroxine
3. If autoimmune disease: antithyroid drugs / radioiodine / surgery
4. Surgery: if large / pressure symptoms / cosmetic / malignant
*compression of jugular vein & aorta = causes Pemberton’s sign (facial flush if raise arms)
DIAGNOSTIC
Thyroid cancer
CLINICAL PRESENTATION:
90% = thyroid nodules/goitre usually asymptomatic
Hoarseness/dysphagia
Thyroid dysfunction (rare)
INVESTIGATIONS:
1. Hx & examination – PHx radiation, thyroid disease, FHx
2. USS
3. FNA/biopsy – for cytology
4. Further imaging if indicated: PET / technetium scan
5. Tumour markers if cancer confirmed – thyroglobulin (+ calcitonin if
medullary cancer)
GOLD STANDARD Ix
MEN-II syndrome:
medullary thyroid carcinoma +
phaeochromocytoma +
hyperparathyroidism
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TYPES OF THYROID CANCER:
Papillary (75%) Follicular (20%) Medullary (5%) Anaplastic (rare)
Origin Follicular cells Follicular cells C cells Any cells
Features Slow growth
LN metastases
Who? 30–50y females 1. Sporadic = older
Prognosis Good: 80% 10y Good: 65% 10y Poor Very poor:
Well differentiated
Slow growth
Bone/lung
mets
May release calcitonin
patients
2. Part of
MEN-II syndrome
= younger
Poorly differentiated
Fast growth
Very invasive
Distal mets
Elderly (M:F = 2:1)
palliative
MANAGEMENT:
1. Total thyroidectomy
2. TSH suppression – thyroxine (may need for years)
3. Follow-up – radioactive iodine (RAI) scan & tumour marker monitoring
4. Therapeutic dose of RAI if residual disease
Parathyroid disease
Serum Ca
Serum Ca
Serum Ca
intestine
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Calcium homeostasis
1. PTH secretion if:
Low serum Ca
(or low vit D / high PO4)
2. PTH increases serum Ca by:
Osteoclastic bone resorption
Ca reabsorption in kidney
Activating vit D in kidney
Vitamin D function: activated in kidney
1. Increase Ca absorption in gut
2. Increase osteoblastic bone formation Calcitonin function: secreted by parafollicular (C/Chief) cells of thyroid if high
serum Ca
Hypercalcaemia (Ca >2.6mmol/L)
CAUSES:
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Causes of vitamin D deficiency:
Little sunlight
Malabsorption
Liver/kidney disease
Thyroid gland
Activation of Vit D
to calcitriol
)
(1,25-OH D
Small
Ca absorption
absorption
PO
4
3
PTH
Kidneys
reabsorption
Ca
calcitonin
osteoclast
activity
Bone turnover
C cell
Bones
Ca & PO
4
PTH secretion
(high PTH = Ca)
1° Hyperparathyroidism e.g. adenoma 2° Hyperparathyroidism e.g. long-term CKD, vit D deficient 3° Hyperparathyroidism e.g. renal failure
Malignancy
(Ca = low PTH)
Vit D (calcitriol) excess
Breast, bronchus, kidney, prostate Multiple myeloma
Tablets Granulomatous disease e.g. sarcoid, TB
Hereditary
Hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia
(serum Ca, urine Ca)
Endocrine
Medication
Addison’s, thyrotoxicosis
Thiazide diuretics, lithium
SYMPTOMS:
1. Bones:
fractures/pain
muscle weakness
2. Stones:
renal stones
AKI/CKD
INVESTIGATIONS:
1. Corrected serum Ca, PTH & vit D, PO4 + U&Es
2. 24h urinary Ca: r/o familial hypercalcaemia
3. Imaging:
DEXA scan – bone density
Renal USS/XR – renal stones
Localisation study – USS neck + sestamibi scan
3. Abdo groans:
abdo pain, N&V
constipation
pancreatitis
4. Psychic moans:
depression
confusion
consciousness
40% Ca is bound to albumin = inactive
If low albumin, Ca will appear low in tests Adjust for albumin (shows ionised calcium)
MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE SEVERE HYPERCALCAEMIA6: >3mmol/L
1. Rehydration: 0.9% saline (4–6L over 24h)
2. Loop diuretics: increase calcium excretion (only if fluid overload)
3. IV bisphosphonates if malignant (e.g. zoledronate take 3–5d to work)
4. IV calcitonin: if aggressive presentation
Check serum Ca, U&Es, hydration status
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hypercalcaemia in adult patients (2016)
90% cases
Fig. 2.10 Calcium homeostasis.
Chronic 2° hyperparathyroidism causes permanent gland activation = 3° hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism
peak age 60y (F>M)
Causes:
Single adenoma most common
Multiple adenomas consider MEN-I
syndrome
Investigations: USS, isotope scan → Treatment: resection/parathyroidectomy or
calcium mimetics e.g. cinacalcet
Interpreting blood tests
PTH ALP
1° HPT High High
Malignancy Low High
triggers osmotic diuresis DEHYDRATION
If worried about cancer: CT CAP, myeloma
screen, PSA (to find primary)
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Hypocalcaemia (Ca <2.2mmol/L)
CAUSES:
*Inherited disorder only affecting females
Serum calcium appears ARTIFICIALLY LOW if do not adjust for albumin
PTH secretion
(low PTH = Ca)
1° Hypoparathyroidism
e.g. post-thyroidectomy, autoimmune
Hypomagnesaemia = impairs PTH secretion
e.g. commonly caused by PPIs
PTH resistance
(high PTH but Ca)
Hyperphosphataemia
Pseudohypoparathyroidism* = PTH receptor defect
CKD, rhabdomyolysis, phosphate therapy
(PO4 binds to free Ca)
Vit D deficiency
(high PTH but Ca)
Acute pancreatitis
Medication
Malabsorption = Crohn’s / coeliac Inadequate diet / sun exposure
Sequestration of calcium into tissues
Calcitonin or bisphosphonates
SYMPTOMS:
Peripheral paraesthesia:
Numbness/tingling periorally/fingers
Muscle cramps/spasms/tetany:
Trousseau’s sign = claw hand with BP cuff
Chvostek’s sign = facial nerve twitching when tapped
Fits/seizures/arrhythmia: if <1.9mmol/LLong-term complications: depression, cataracts, bone fractures
INVESTIGATIONS:
1. Corrected serum Ca, PTH & vit D, PO
2. ECG: prolonged QT interval
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MANAGEMENT7:
Acute mild hypocalcaemia (>1.9mmol/L):
Oral calcium supplements: e.g. Adcal 3, Calcichew Forte 2, Sandocal
Acute severe hypocalcaemia (≤1.9mmol/L):
Initial IV bolus: 10–20ml 10% calcium gluconate (in 50–100ml 5% dextrose over 10min with ECG monitoring) Followed by IV infusion: 100ml 10% calcium gluconate (in 1L normal saline or 5% dextrose over 5–10h)
2nd line: oral calcium carbonate (1g TDS) + PO/IM alfacalcidol (1–2mcg)
Chronic hypocalcaemia: treat cause & monitor
Hypoparathyroidism: vit D supplements (calcidiol/calcitriol/alfacalcidol) ±oral calcium supplements
MEN syndrome
MEN-I MEN-IIa MEN-IIb
1. Pituitary adenoma
2. Parathyroid hyperplasia
3. Pancreatic neuroendocrine
tumour
1. Parathyroid hyperplasia
2. Medullary thyroid
carcinoma
3. Phaeochromocytoma
1. Mucosal neuromas
2. Marfanoid body habitus
3. Medullary thyroid
carcinoma
4. Phaeochromocytoma
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Sodium imbalance
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Hypernatraemia (Na >146mmol/L)
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SYMPTOMS:
Headache
N&V
Lethargy/irritability/confusion
Seizures/nystagmus
Loss of consciousness / coma
INVESTIGATIONS/ WORK-UP:
Fluid status
Obs – especially BP & neuro Sx
Medication review
Bloods: U&Es, glucose
Osmolality: plasma & urine
Urine osm >750 suggests lack of waterUrine osm <750 / lower than plasma suggests diabetes insipidus
CAUSES:
1. Low fluid intake: RFs = age >65y,
dementia, residential care
2. Diabetes insipidus: central or
nephrogenic
3. Hyperosmotic hyperglycaemic state (HHS): osmotic diuresis =
water loss
4. Other: endocrine disorders
e.g.Conn’s, Cushing’s
MANAGEMENT:
Rehydrate* – orally, if possible, otherwise with IV fluids
Daily U&Es
*Reducing plasma Na too quickly can cause cerebral oedema
Hyponatraemia (Na <133mmol/L)
SYMPTOMS:
Headache
N&V
Lethargy/irritability/confusion
Seizures
Loss of consciousness / coma
INVESTIGATIONS/ WORK-UP:
Fluid status
Obs – especially BP & neuro Sx
Medication review
Bloods: U&Es, glucose, LFT, total
protein, lipids, Ca, TFT, cortisol
Osmolality: plasma & urine
Hypernatraemia is usually due to water deficiency/loss rather than excess sodium
intake
Indications for urgent admission:
Na >155 (or >146 & cannot drink)
Neurological disturbance
Presence of HHS
Diabetes insipidus
Central: lack of ADH secretion e.g. head injury,
pituitary tumour, pituitary surgery
Nephrogenic: renal resistance to ADH e.g. 2° to
lithium Tx / renal disease
Sx: polyuria & polydipsia
Ix: high plasma osm, low urine osm
Mx:
Central = desmopressin Nephrogenic = salt diet, hydration, amiloride
Other Ix depend on cause: CXR, BNP, brain MRI / CT head
DETERMINING THE CAUSE:
*SSRIs, ACEis, PPIs,
opiates, carbamazepine
Hypovolaemic
Urine
Na >30
Renal solute loss
Addison’s,
diuretics
External solute loss
Bleeds, burns, D&V,
fistula, stoma
Assess volume status
Euvolaemic
Urine
Na ≤30
glucocorticoid
deficiency, drugs*
SIADH,
Urine
Na >30
Renal failure (CKD) Heart failure
MANAGEMENT:
Hypovolaemic: IV fluids (0.9% NaCl) Hypervolaemic: consider fluid restriction + treat underlying cause Neurological symptoms present: IV hypertonic saline
PLUS review/stop causative medications
Fig. 2.11
Hypervolaemic
Urine
Na ≤30
Liver cirrhosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Pseudohyponatraemia:
Na levels appear low when very elevated lipid or protein levels
Caution: do not correct hyponatraemia too rapidly risk of cerebral pontine myelinosis (CPM)
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GASTROENTEROLOGY
Clinical nutrition .....................................................................34
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease ........................... 35
Peptic ulcer disease ...............................................................36
Gastro-intestinal haemorrhage ...................................37
Dysphagia ....................................................................................38
Oesophageal cancer .............................................................39
ABBREVIATIONS
Al – Aluminium 5-ASA – 5-aminosalicylic acid BMI – Body mass index BMR – Basal metabolic rate Ca – Calcium CBT – Cognitive behavioural therapy CCB – Calcium channel blocker CHO – Carbohydrate Cr – Creatinine CRC – Colorectal carcinoma D&V – Diarrhoea and vomiting DEXA – Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry ERCP – Endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography
FB – Foreign body FTT – Failure to thrive GI – Gastrointestinal GIST – Gastrointestinal stromal tumour
GOJ – Gastro-oesophageal junction GORD – Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease GTN – Glyceryl trinitrate H2RA – H2 receptor antagonist HNPCC – Hereditary non-polyposis
colorectal cancer
IAP – Intra-abdominal pressure IBD – Inflammatory bowel disease IBS – Irritable bowel syndrome IDA – Iron-deficiency anaemia LN – Lymph node Mg – Magnesium MG – Myasthenia gravis MS – Multiple sclerosis MUAC – Mid-upper arm circumference NAFLD – Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease NBM – Nil by mouth OA – Osteoarthritis
Gastric cancer ............................................................................40
Coeliac disease .........................................................................41
Obesity ...........................................................................................41
Acute diarrhoea .......................................................................42
Irritable bowel syndrome .................................................43
Inflammatory bowel disease ..........................................44
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OGD – Oesophago-gastroduodenoscopy PAL – Physical activity level PBC – Primary biliary cirrhosis PET –Positron emission tomography PO4 – Phosphate PPI – Proton pump inhibitor PSC – Primary sclerosing cholangitis PUD – Peptic ulcer disease SI – Small intestine SSRI – Selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor
TCA – Tricyclic antidepressant TIPS – Transjugular intrahepatic
portosystemic shunt
tTG – Tissue transglutaminase UC – Ulcerative colitis
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Clinical nutrition
DAILY ENERGY EXPENDITURE = BMR x Stress factor x PAL
Daily fluid needs: 30–35ml/kg (2L/day)
+ 500ml per degree pyrexia
Energy composition
60% CHO (4kcal/g) 30% Fat (9kcal/g) 15% Protein (4kcal/g) = 0.8–1.5g/kg/d
Daily electrolyte requirements:
Na & K: 1mmol/kg Ca, Mg, PO4: 0.1mmol/kg
Waist circum. in obesity
Women >88cm
Men >102cm
Albumin = poor measure of nutritional status as drops in inflammation
Normal fold thickness
Women =30mm
Men =20mm
BMR = 1.3kcal/kg/h
= 25–30kcal/kg/d = 2000–2500kcal/d
Assessing nutritional status
body composition, function &growth
1. History
Dietary details – what, when, how much? any changes?
Noted weight or appetite loss/change
GI symptoms – N&V, diarrhoea, constipation, pain
Systemic symptoms – fatigue, neurological, oedema
Growth / FTT – in children
2. Calculate MUST score (STAMP chart in children)
3. Anthropometry
Waist circumference & waist:hip ratio
Height, weight & BMI (w/h2)
MUAC & growth charts – in
children
4. Blood tests – for specific deficiencies
Hb, iron studies, B12 & folate – anaemia
Urea & Cr – protein turnover / dehydration
Core electrolytes – Na, K, Ca, Mg, PO
± Fat-soluble vitamins – Vitamin A, D, E (measure clotting for Vitamin K)
Surgery = 1.2 Wound/infection = 1.5 Severe burn = 2.0
Skin fold thickness
subcutaneous fat
Grip strength
Bioelectric impedance/DEXA
body composition
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BMR = Basal metabolic rate
PAL = Physical activity level
Bed-bound = 1.2 Light activity = 1.5 Moderate activity = 1.8 High activity = 2.2
Enteral tube Indications Complications/disadvantages
NG tube
(nasogastric)
NJ tube (nasojejunal)
PEG/RIG tube (percutaneous)
STEPWISE APPROACH to nutritional support:
DIET ADVICE
FOOD FORTIFICATION
ORAL SUPPLEMENTS
PAR-/ENTERAL FEEDING
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Nutritional support
Poor dentition/oral pathology
Inflamed mucosa (chemo/candidiasis)
Swallow problems (stroke/MND)
Aspiration risk ( GCS, laryngeal ner ve palsy)
Obstructing stricture (cancer, radiotherapy)
Aspiration of stomach contents (bowel obstruction)
Severe vomiting (e.g. hyperemesis gravidarum)
Gastric cancer, causing outlet obstruction
Gastroparesis (in diabetes)
Pancreatic cancer, causing duodenal obstruction
More comfortable on pharynx/oesophagus
Avoid nasal erosion
If longer term nutrition needed (>4m)
e.g. stroke with poor swallow, throat cancer
PARENTERAL FEEDING:
Indications:
Shortened bowel with high output stoma
Dysfunctional bowel e.g. ileus, colitis
Contraindicated for enteral feeding
e.g. no access
Need to replace trace elements:
vitamins & minerals
Displaced by coughing/vomiting (check position via CXR)
Misplaced tube (into lung) (pneumothorax, pneumonia, death)
Need more complex, pre-digested formula
Require radiological/endoscopic placement
Less likely to displace
(can send patients home with them)
Cannot remove if been inserted <6w (tube tract not yet healed so complications)
Needs radiological/endoscopic placement
Stoma complications
Complications
Infection of access site Venous thrombosis
Metabolic complications:
Higher level of bone turnover (causes osteoporosis)
Associated liver dysfunction (check LFTs) Risk of over- or under-hydration
Remove if:
1. Displaced
2. Recovered
3. >6w
Must monitor
FBC, U&Es, LFT,
bone profile &
magnesium