Pediatric patients requiring surgical interventions may experience physiologic stress, necessitating a period of healing. During this period, the nutritional requirements vary. Malnourished children are at a higher risk of poor wound healing and compromised postoperative function. Moreover, nutritional status and nutrient delivery during critical illness have been linked to mortality and other clinical outcomes, such as increased incidence of infection and prolonged length of stay.
Thus, providing appropriate nutrition before and after surgery is critical to minimizing surgical morbidity. Join the renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Vinitha Nair , for an exclusive session on "Nutritional Considerations in Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Patients" on 12 th March 2023, 3:00 PM IST onwards. Stay Tuned!
