DOI: 10.21276/sasjm.2017.3.11.4

Pages: 307-312

Refeeding syndrome is a life-threatening condition that often goes unrecognized. Refeeding syndrome precipitate when fatal shifts in fluids and electrolytes occur in malnourished patients is artificially re-fed. These shifts result from hormonal and metabolic changes and may cause serious clinical complications. The precise definition of of refeeding syndrome incidence is hindered by the lack of a concise definition. The NICE recommendations offer guidelines to identify and manage high risk RFS patients. They do, however warrant the need for detailed assessments by a dietitian or nutrition specialist. Further updated recommendations are needed to take into account some of the newer concepts emerging from more recent literature.