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Nutrition and the Injured
Patient
Diet Recommendations for Recovery
Kristi Veltkamp, MS, RDN
2/28/17
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Objectives
Review healing process after injury
Discuss healing and anti-inflammatory diet
Identify key nutrients to promote recovery
Explore ways you can help direct your
patient in better nutrition
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Goals for Nutrition in Recovery
Promote healing & boost immune system
Reduce inflammation
Prevent weight gain
Prevent muscle loss
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Healing Phases – Acute
Three Healing Phases
■ Phase 1: Inflammation – occurs immediately after surgery
and continues up to 5 days post-op
■ Phase 2: Proliferation – occurs at 5 days through 3 weeks
post-op. Tissue rebuilding and repairing process.
■ Phase 3: Maturation – occurs 3 weeks to 2 years post-op.
Remodeling to build stronger tissue structures.
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Phase 1: Inflammation
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Pain. Chemicals involved in injury repair (substance P,
calcitonin, histamines, cytokines) may interact with local
pain receptors to cause the pain associated with
inflammation as well as from swelling.
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Swelling. This is a result of fluid seeping through damaged
— and now hyper-permeable — blood vessels into the
damaged tissues.
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Redness and heat. Vasodilation up-stream of the injury and
constriction downstream shunts additional blood to the
injured area, producing heat and redness.
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Phase 2: Proliferation
1.
New vasculature developed with restoration of oxygen and
nutrient flow for collagen/fibronectin formation (scar tissue)
2.
Scar tissue formed in alignment of forces placed (PT!)
3.
Maturation of scar tissue from fibroblasts to myoblasts
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Phase 3: Maturation
1.
Scar tissue degraded and type I collagen formed
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Rehab and therapy needed to manage/arrange tissue
formation
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Chronic Wounds/Injury
Chronic Inflammation/injury
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Excessive inflammation, especially if it’s prolonged, can lead
to other problems, such as continued macrophage activity at
the site of inflammation and ongoing tissue destruction.
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In this case, reduction of inflammation is key and of course,
treatment of injury
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Metabolic Changes
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
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May increase by 15-50% based on severity of trauma
• Injury or minor surgery 15-20%
• Major surgery or burns 50%
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Back to normal through rehab phase but may still need extra
depending on intensity of rehab (crutches, exercises, ect)
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Severe energy restriction will interfere with healing and
recovery
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Example
Basal Metabolic Rate – 1611 kcal/day (mean of 3 predictive
equations)
Energy needs when sedentary – 1933 kcal/day (activity factor
of 1.2)
Energy needs with daily exercise activity – 2416 kcal/day
(activity factor of 1.5)
Energy needs during recovery – 2319 kcal/day (activity factor
of 1.2 and a 20% increase in metabolism due to injury)
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Hindrances to Good Nutrition
Unable to stand/move to cook
No appetite due to pain/medications
Convenience foods typically nutrient poor
Fear of weight gain
Previous poor eating habits
Lack of understanding on importance of nutrition for healing
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Dietary Strategies
Mediterranean Diet
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Olive oil
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Ample fruits, veggies,
legumes, whole grain
cereals, fish, nuts, plant
proteins
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Moderate red wine
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Low-fat dairy
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Low red meat intake
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Mediterranean Diet
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Higher n3:n6 ratio
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Reduction in CVD, cancer, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, T2DM
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Reduces inflammatory markers (HS-CRP, IL-6/7/18, WBC,
finbrinogen), especially in those with more olive oil and nut
consumption
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Dietary Choices – Anti-inflammatory Diet
Fat (Inflammation Control)
Essential for healing. Type of fat critical.
Balance of Each.
■ Trans fat, omega-6 oil, saturated fats =
PRO inflammation
• (LESS) Fried food, margarine, baked
goods, corn oil, soybean oil, vegetable
oil, butter, lard, full fat dairy, high fat
meats
■ Omega-3 and monounsaturated fats =
ANTI inflammation
• (MORE) Fish, olive oil, canola oil,
nuts/seeds, avocados
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Dietary Choices – Anti-inflammatory Diet
Carbohydrate
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Main energy source but needs are decreased during
recovery. Concern is more about type.
• White Stuff = Inflammation
• (LESS) Refined grains, anything with sugar, alcohol
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Fiber-Rich = Healing
• (MORE) Whole grains, baked potato, beans, fresh fruit,
milk/yogurt, squash
Glycemic Index
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Dietary Choices – Anti-inflammatory Diet
Protein
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Injury repair requires more protein. Continues into rehab
phase.
• Normal requirements = .8g/kg
• Recovery requirements = 1.5-2g/kg
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Best Choices (3oz = 21 grams):
• Baked/grilled chicken, fish, lean beef (limited), eggs, whey
protein (if unable to get enough at meals), nuts/seeds,
beans, low fat dairy
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Dietary Choices – Anti-inflammatory Diet
Vegetables and Fruits = Antioxidants
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Each meal/snack should contain 1-2 servings of veggies
and/or fruit (1/2 – 1 1/2 cups or 1-2 pieces) with a greater
focus on veggies.
Anti-inflammation “Superfoods”
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EVOO
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Flaxseeds
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Flavonoids: citrus (carotenoids), apple,
cocoa, onion, celery, tea, berries, red
wine
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Turmeric
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Fatty Fish – herring, salmon, mackerel,
tuna
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Magnesium-Rich Foods – Dark greens,
nuts, seeds, fish, whole grains, yogurt,
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Anti-Inflammatory/Healing Essentials
Micronutrients
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Vitamin A, C, D, copper, zinc, iron
Additional Nutrients
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Essential Amino Acids – Reduces muscle loss
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Arginine – Increase wound collagen accumulation
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Glutamine – Essential fuel for turning-over cells
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HMB – Increase LBM
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Glucosamine/chondroitin – Safe but mixed evidence
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Omega-3s – Anti-inflammatory – supplement chronic only
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Application
Encourage your patients to:
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Eat every 3-4 hours (include protein with each meal/snack)
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Follow the Mediterranean diet
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Take a multivitamin
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Make homemade shakes if no appetite (whey protein, fruits,
vegetables, milk/yogurt)
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Include fish, nuts/seeds, avocado, olive oils daily
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Eat the rainbow
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Lose weight if appropriate
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Spread the Word
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You are the gateway to helping your patients understand the
importance of nutrition in healing!
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Needed for better success and speedy recovery.
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For further help with diet and/or supplementation for healing,
refer to the experts! – Physician Referral
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Next Level
Perioperative Nutrition Program
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SH colorectal team started Impact nutrition supplement
(nucleotides, arginine, omega-3s) pre-op
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SH ortho team starting planning on perioperative program for
improved outcomes from surgery
• Impact 3 cartons/day 5 days pre-op and post-op
• Vitamin supplementation 2-4 weeks post-op
• HMB supplementation 2 weeks post-op
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Questions?
Thank you!
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