Nutritional Supplements
Nutritional supplements are liquid feeding formulas, powders, tablets, or combinations of supplemental vitamins, minerals, or trace elements. They are designed to correct nutritional deficiencies, meet the metabolic needs of individuals who have wounds or are at risk for skin breakdown or promote weight gain after weight loss. Medical nutritional therapy is important for wound healing and provides the foundation for generating new tissue. Consult a registered dietitian (RD) to complete a nutritional assessment to obtain specific recommendations.
Nutritional supplements are liquid feeding formulas, powders, tablets, or combinations of supplemental vitamins, minerals, or trace elements. They are designed to correct nutritional deficiencies, meet the metabolic needs of patients who have wounds or who are at risk for skin breakdown, or to promote weight gain after weight loss.
• Products can typically be administered orally or through a feeding tube
• May help improve wound healing
Nutritional supplements are intended to provide nutritional support in healing wounds that require enhanced levels of proteins, vitamins and minerals including: pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, venous ulcers, burns and injuries, non-healing surgical wounds and pre- and post-surgical recovery.
Nutritional supplements are contraindicated for patients with a known sensitivity or allergy to any of the products’ ingredients.
Not for use by patients with galactosemia (a genetic disorder affecting the ability to properly metabolize galactose) or those suffering from dehydration, compromised renal function or liver disease.
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