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Nutrition support for bone marrow transplant patients.

Author: MurraySusan M, PindoriaSima

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Overview

Bone marrow transplantation involves strong chemotherapy and the infusion of bone marrow cells. After treatment, many patients experience poor appetite, mouth sores, and digestive problems, leading to malnutrition. While intravenous feeding is often used, it increases the risk of infection. Feeding through a tube into the stomach (enteral nutrition) is an alternative, as is adding specific nutrients to the feeding.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
This is an update of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 2, 2002. Bone marrow transplantation involves administration of toxic chemotherapy and infusion of marrow cells. After treatment, patients can develop poor appetite, mucositis and gastrointestinal failure, leading to malnutrition. ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002920.pub3

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Nutrition Support for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients: A Crucial Component of Recovery

Bone marrow transplantation, like a delicate desert oasis, is a complex and demanding procedure that requires careful monitoring and support. This review, like a comprehensive guide for navigating the desert, explores the importance of nutrition support for patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation. The researchers, like experienced desert guides, highlight the challenges faced by these patients, including poor appetite, mucositis, and gastrointestinal failure, which can lead to malnutrition. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks of different nutrition support options, including parenteral nutrition (PN) and enteral nutrition (EN), and the potential role of additional substrates to improve nutritional intake.

Navigating the Nutritional Needs of Bone Marrow Transplant Patients

This review underscores the crucial role of nutrition support in the recovery process for bone marrow transplant patients. It provides valuable guidance for healthcare providers, emphasizing the importance of addressing the unique nutritional challenges faced by these individuals. The research highlights the benefits and drawbacks of different nutrition support options, providing a framework for selecting the most appropriate approach for each patient.

The Impact on Health and Everyday Life

Adequate nutrition support for bone marrow transplant patients, like a well-stocked oasis in the desert, is essential for their recovery and long-term well-being. The review's findings highlight the importance of individualized nutrition plans, tailored to the specific needs of each patient. It emphasizes the need for ongoing monitoring and support to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients for optimal health and recovery.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This review emphasizes the importance of nutrition support for bone marrow transplant patients, recognizing the unique challenges they face during recovery. It provides a comprehensive guide for healthcare providers, encouraging them to address the nutritional needs of these individuals to optimize their health and promote a smooth recovery journey.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2009-03-19
  2. Date Revised 2022-04-08
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

19160213

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1002/14651858.CD002920.pub3

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Languages

English

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