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Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) : The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Wangdiao
Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) : The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Wangdiao
(PEM)
Kwashiorkor
Marasmus
Etiology
The Primary PEM
Inadequate food intake
Inadequate food absorption
Clinical manifestations
Anthropometric indicators
Laboratory examination
Principles of Treatment
To treat the primary disease
To provide adequate nutrients intakes
To supply energy and protein
To keep the Fluid & electrolyte balance
To supply multi-vitamins
To provide the accelerant for protein synthesize
Supporting therapy
Management of malnutrition
• Provision of Optimum Nutrition and Energy
The mild : 60~80kcal/kg/day→--→
The moderate to severe : 45~60kcal/kg/day→
-- →-- →140kcal/kg/day