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Refeeding Syndrome

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HypophosphatemiaHypokalemiaHypomagnesemiaArrhythmiasUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesHyperglycemiaSkeletal Muscle WeaknessReduced Cardiac OutputHypotensionSeizuresAnemiaFull StomachThiamine Deficiency

Pathophysiology

Refeeding syndrome is the fluid and electrolyte collapse that follows reintroducing calories after prolonged starvation. Starvation drives gluconeogenesis and proteolysis and quietly depletes...

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