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PCM

14:22 Aug 5, 2020
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / medical
Italian term or phrase: PCM
Diario infermieristico;
la paziente esegue PCM.
I don't have much context, except that the patient underwent a gastric bypass surgery
Thanks in advance
jajetta
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:15


Summary of answers provided
4protein calorie malnutrition
Brent Sørensen
Summary of reference entries provided
Laboratory testing to identify PCM
Fiona Grace Peterson

Discussion entries: 6





  

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protein calorie malnutrition


Explanation:

Abstract

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may result in nutritional deficiencies, mainly involving micronutrients, and occasionally protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) because of the resulting anatomic and functional changes. Failure of conservative PCM treatment may be an indication for corrective surgery, where the technique may vary according to the surgical cause of the malnutrition. In this study, we present the results of the reconnection of the duodenum and the proximal jejunum to the alimentary tract for the treatment of severe PCM caused by malabsorption after RYGB.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S155072891...

Brent Sørensen
Germany
Local time: 14:15
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: Esegue?
5 mins
neutral  Luigi Argentino: It doesn't make much sense.
1 hr
neutral  Daniela Cannarella: It doesn't make sense
1 day 18 hrs
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Reference comments


17 hrs
Reference: Laboratory testing to identify PCM

Reference information:
Identifying Malnutrition in Time to Make a Difference
by Cindy Mulder MS, MSN, RNC, CNP
APPROXIMATELY 30% TO 60% of hospitalized patients have protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM)—a condition that increases the time needed to recover from injuries, raises the number of complications, and lengthens hospital stay. But early detection of nutritional deficiencies can improve patient outcomes and decrease healthcare costs.
The Prealbumin Advantage
For years, assessing nutritional status meant measuring a patient’s albumin level. But albumin has a half-life of 20 days, so the albumin level changes slowly in response to reduced protein intake. While that makes albumin a good indicator of chronic malnutrition, it means it’s not a good tool for identifying patients at risk for PCM or for monitoring the short-term effects of nutritional therapy.
http://www.nutri-heal.com/prealbumin-testing-for-malnutritio...

Nursing care plans:
Nursing Interventions
Monitor laboratory studies (Hb and Hct, electrolytes, and total protein, prealbumin).
Rationale
Indicators of fluid and nutritional needs and effectiveness of therapy, and detects developing complications.
https://nurseslabs.com/2-subtotal-gastrectomy-nursing-care-p...

Fiona Grace Peterson
Italy
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 697
Note to reference poster
Asker: Thank you very much!

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