Clinical Nutrition: Health Starts With Nutrition

As one of the world’s leading specialists in clinical nutrition, Fresenius Kabi is committed to providing the best possible support for patients and healthcare professionals alike. 

We know nutrition is inseparably linked to health and well-being – that’s why we’ve been working hard to find nutritional solutions for over 60 years. We focus on the particular challenges for vulnerable groups and those with serious illnesses, such as digestive tract diseases and cancer. We also offer solutions for surgery, intensive care, paediatric care, and geriatric care, aiming to facilitate tailor-made solutions for every specific nutritional need.

 

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We’ve been at the forefront of developing and providing high-quality clinical nutrition. Our dedication is based on extensive research, years of experience, and a deep commitment to our patients.

Innovation and efficiency help us make high-quality nutrition available to an ever-growing number of people. We’re constantly in touch with clinical nutrition associations, and we incorporate the latest medical and scientific insights into product development and concepts.
 

Malnutrition: a global issue

Malnutrition can affect everyone. Oncology, intensive care, nephrology, surgery, paediatrics, geriatrics, and nursing: malnutrition is relevant in numerous medical fields and poses a significant challenge in hospital and nursing environments. Patients who are already debilitated or ill are at increased risk of malnutrition, and the effects can be severe, leading to longer hospital stays, delayed recovery processes, and increased complication rates.

Approximately 40% of hospital patients worldwide are malnourished1

33 million patients are affected by malnutrition in Europe2

Malnutrition costs an estimated €170 billion a year to European countries1

Clinical nutrition is effective in treating malnutrition and avoiding associated costs3

In the UK, only 2.1% of the costs associated with malnutrition and associated diseases went toward clinical nutrition4

More than 50% of patients in hospital don’t eat their entire meal5

Clinical nutrition: more than just food

We offer optimal solutions for both enteral and parenteral nutrition that meet the highest quality standards so that healthcare professionals can make the right clinical nutrition decision according to the patient’s individual needs, medical diagnosis, and treatment goals.

Enteral Nutrition: Specific formulations that bridge the nutritional gap

Enteral nutrition refers to the delivery of nutrients through the gastrointestinal tract, either orally or via special feeding tubes. This form of nutrition can be used for patients with insufficient oral intake, such as those experiencing a lack of appetite, unexpected weight loss, increased energy and nutrient needs due to illness, or difficulty eating, such as after a stroke. Our enteral nutrition products provide all the necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to meet partial or complete nutritional requirements.   

Fresubin®

Fresubin is a range of effective and reliable nutritional products that bridge the gap between daily food intake and the body’s nutritional needs. The range includes ready-to-drink beverages, yoghurt and dessert-style supplements, and tube feeds. Our products are specifically formulated to meet patients' individual needs. 

Learn more about our Fresubin product family

325 units of Fresubin clinical nutrition are consumed every minute worldwide.

Parenteral nutrition: Essential nutrition for life

Some critically and chronically ill patients are unable to absorb or utilise sufficient nutrients through their digestive tract and must be fed parenterally via a central venous or peripheral catheter. The nutrients are administered directly into the bloodstream via an intravenous infusion. This special blend of amino acids, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals bypasses the gastrointestinal tract altogether.

Thanks to our experience, we can support healthcare professionals with our comprehensive portfolio, from single ingredients to multi-chambers for convenience. We also offer a range of compounded formulations.

We know and understand the needs of both the healthcare professional and the patients and try to accompany their daily routine with our products in the best possible way. Learn more about how we support enteral and parenteral nutrition with a sophisticated portfolio of pumps and disposables.

Clinical nutrition support at home

When clinical nutrition becomes a permanent condition, it can also be an out-of-hospital treatment thanks to our products. This is a big plus for patients: they can be discharged from the hospital earlier without their care being jeopardised. We support healthcare professionals and patients in their care and have adapted our accessories to the different needs so that they can also be used by patients and caregivers at home or in nursing homes.

1 Barker LA et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2011;8:514–27.
2 Ljungqvist O et al. Nutr Hosp 2009;24:368-70
3 Tappenden KA et al. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2013;37:482-97
4 Elia M et al. Redditch UK 2006
5 Hospital Patients Are Not Eating Their Full Meal: Results of the Canadian 2010-2011 nutrition Day Survey https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26449683/

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