@article{Vorakunthada_Laoveeravat_Vutthikraivit_Lilitwat_Rakvit_2018, title={Refeeding syndrome: An overlooked condition?}, volume={6}, url={https://pulmonarychronicles.com/index.php/pulmonarychronicles/article/view/466}, DOI={10.12746/swrccc.v6i23.466}, abstractNote={Refeeding syndrome (RFS) is commonly seen in different settings, particularly in the intensive care unit. However, it is not well recognized due to the lack of a standard definition. In general, hypophosphatemia is considered a diagnostic marker, but hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and shifts in thiamine and trace elements can also occur. Identification of high-risk patients is the key to prevention, especially in malnourished patients. Furthermore, introduction of oral, enteral, or parenteral nutrition in critically ill patients who have not received recent nutrition might lead to RFS. To date, there is no standard feeding protocol to prevent RFS. Therefore, awareness of RFS in high-risk patients, fluid and electrolyte treatment, and daily monitoring of clinical parameters are essential in the management of RFS.}, number={23}, journal={The Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles}, author={Vorakunthada, Yuttiwat and Laoveeravat, Passisd and Vutthikraivit, Wasawat and Lilitwat, Weerapong and Rakvit, Ariwan}, year={2018}, month={Apr.}, pages={4-9} }