Focus on Safety When Helping Manage Refeeding Syndrome

September 2026

Malnutrition Awareness Week starts September 14th...which puts a spotlight on ways to help safely manage refeeding syndrome in adults.

Refeeding syndrome occurs hours to days after malnourished patients start to eat again. It can be seen in patients with severe malnutrition caused by cancer, anorexia or bulimia, alcohol use disorder, etc.

Symptoms include rapid drops in potassium, phosphate, and magnesium levels...which can lead to deadly heart rhythm problems.

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