Providing appropriate nutrition before and after surgery is critical to minimizing surgical morbidity. Malnourished children are at a higher risk of poor wound healing and compromised postoperative function. Moreover, nutritional status and nutrient delivery during critical illness can significantly impact several other clinical outcomes, such as the incidence of infection and length of stay in the hospital.

Join renowned cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr.Vinitha Nair , for an exclusive session on “ Nutritional Considerations in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients ” on 1 st January 2023, 3:00 PM IST onwards. Tune in for more!