NHÂN MỘT TRƯỜNG HỢP: CAN THIỆP DINH DƯỠNG HỖ TRỢ BỆNH NHÂN MẮC RỐI LOẠN NUỐT TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐẠI HỌC Y HÀ NỘI

Abstract

Objective: Report on intervention to support nutrition care for patients with swallowing disorders at Hanoi Medical University Hospital. Case presentation: Male,
29-year-old, definite diagnosis of swallowing disorder in a patient at moderate risk
of malnutrition, heart failure, kidney failure, brain stroke, hypertension. Results: The
patient can eat by mouth a diet supplemented with thickener, containing protein of 0.6
gr/kg/day and salt of 4 gr/day. The first day, oral intake provided 1000 - 1100 Kcal. On
the second day, energy value reached 1400 - 1500 Kcal/day. The third to 8th day, energy reached 25 - 30 Kcal/kg/day. The patient recovered his normal swallowing function. Conclusion: Nutritional interventions for people with swallowing disorders with
thickener, combined with rehabilitation would help patients eat orally, reduce the risk
of complications due to tube feeding, improve quality of life, reduce treatment duration
and increase recovery efficiency.