Case of the Month #43 Refeeding Syndrome

Published 14/09/2023

Take Home Messages

  • Refeeding syndrome can be fatal 

  • An average incidence of hypophosphatemia is 14% 

  • Patients who weigh <70% of their ideal body weight are at the highest risk of developing Refeeding syndrome 

  • Consider multi-specialty involvement (Medical, Intensive Care, Dietician, Psychiatry and Psychology) at an early stage 

  • Routine electrolyte monitoring 

  • Treatment of underlying co-morbidities