This new edition is designed for health practitioners, clinicians, and dietitians in any critical care setting. It provides comprehensive information on nutritional support and therapy for the critically ill patient. Chapters are divided into eight sections covering metabolic issues, nutrients for critically ill patients, delivery of nutrition therapy, nutrition therapy throughout the life cycle, special interest groups, specific organ system failure, general systemic failures, and professional issues in the field. This edition includes updated case studies and contains numerous tables, figures, and diagrams providing practical information for users.