Define the Rehabilitation Phase of spinal trauma disease?
Once the patient s condition stabilizes, individualized diets need to be recommended, based on the energy and nutrient requirements and feeding capacity. It is usually desirable to adjust energy to maintain the weight 10-15 lbs below the IBW to prevent excess weight gain, which can add to the medical problems and physical handicap. Protein intake should be based on requirements and must be adequate to maintain muscle mass and tissue integrity. A negative nitrogen balance should be guarded against. Minerals and vitamins must be adequate based on requirements. Supplements may be needed if the dietary intake is poor.