Author(s):
Dr Christina Jones
Publish Date:
Apr 2021 | 5 min read
Abstract:
A short PDF that provides parents with advice on how to manage with anxiety induced by their child’s allergies.
Vital 1.5kcal Case Study: Phil
Background Information
Phil is a 64 year old male undergoing palliative chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer and had a biliary stent in situ. He was consuming all of his meals but required additional supplementation to meet his nutritional requirements. Whole protein oral nutritional supplements (ONS) were not tolerated as they exacerbated his diarrhoea.
Nutritional Treatment Goals
- Promote oral intake
- Stabilise weight
Nutritional Treatment
Phil was prescribed 2 x 200ml bottles of Vital 1.5kcal daily.
Key Findings
- Diarrhoea improved and was not exacerbated by Vital 1.5kcal.
- Phil managed 1 – 2 bottles of Vital 1.5kcal per day, which attenuated furtherweight loss.
Conclusion
Vital 1.5kcal was found to be well tolerated by a 64 year old man with pancreatic cancer as it improved his diarrhoea. The flavour and consistency of Vital 1.5kcal was also preferred to other ONS and better compliance attenuated further weight loss.
Upper Gastrointestinal Nurse Specialist, Merseyside
Date of preparation July 2020 | UK-VIT1-5-2000007
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