Clinical Guidelines are systematically developed, evidence-based/evidence-informed statements and recommendations that assist and guide practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate nutrition care for specific clinical circumstances, including but not limited to the role of specific diagnostic and treatment modalities in the management of patients. Clinical Guidelines are developed by multidisciplinary panels of experts based on evidence from a rigorous systematic review and evaluation of the published medical literature. Clinical Guidelines may include, but are not limited to, the following categories: screening, evaluation, assessment of therapeutic effectiveness, management, rehabilitation, risk assessment, technology assessment, or treatment relating either to a specific disease or condition or to a therapy. The Clinical Guidelines are updated in order to ensure up-to-date information for members and the healthcare community. ASPEN uses the GRADE system of guideline development and clearly delineates this methodology in each guideline.
Guidelines Under Development or Update: - Nutrition Support in Head and Neck Cancer
- Adult Guidelines for Nutrition Support in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Parenteral Nutrition in Neonates
- Nutrition Support in Pediatric Intestinal Failure
- Nutrition Support in Pediatric Critically Ill Patient
Current* Published Guidelines By Topic Area (Topics Presented Alphabetically)*Current is defined as published within the last 5 years.Body Composition Central Venous Access Devices Critical Care Adult Pediatric Enterocutaneous Fistula Neonatal/Pediatric
Additional† Published Guidelines By Topic Area (Topics Presented Alphabetically)†The ASPEN Clinical Guidelines listed below are greater than 5 years old and may not represent the most up to date literature and recommendations. Some of these documents may currently be undergoing updates.Critical Care AdultPediatric Enteral Nutrition Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Human Immunodeficiency Virus Hyperglycemia Adult Pediatric Neonatal/Pediatric - 2014 ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Support of Pediatric Patients with Intestinal Failure at Risk of Parenteral Nutrition - Associated Liver Disease JPEN 2014 Vol. 38, Issue 5, pp. 538–557
- 2013 ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Nutrition Support of Neonatal Patients at Risk for Metabolic Bone Disease JPEN 2013, Vol 37, Issue 5, pp. 570–598
- 2012 ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Nutrition Support of Neonatal Patients at Risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis JPEN 2012, Vol 36, Issue 5, pp. 506 - 523
- 2012 ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia in the Neonate Receiving Parenteral Nutrition JPEN 2012, Vol 36, Issue 1, pp. 81 - 95
- 2010 Nutrition Support of Hospitalized Pediatric Patients with Obesity JPEN 2010, Vol 34, Issue 1, pp. 13 - 20
- 2009 Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill Child JPEN 2009, Vol 33, Issue 3, pp. 260 - 276
Nutrition Screening Obesity Adult Pediatric Oncology Parenteral Nutrition - 2014 ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Parenteral Nutrition Ordering, Order Review, Compounding, Labeling, and Dispensing JPEN 2014, Vol 38, Issue 3, pp. 334–377
- 2009 Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition in Adult and Pediatric Patients JPEN 2009, Vol 33, Issue 3, pp. 255 – 259
- 2004 Safe Practices for Parenteral Nutrition - [Endorsed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)] JPEN 2004, Vol 28, Issue 6, pp. S39-S70
- Errata 2006, Vol 30, Issue 2, pp. 177-177
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Other Guideline Associated PublicationsSubmit Topics for ASPEN Guideline DevelopmentThe ASPEN Guidelines Program welcomes your submission of topics for consideration for guideline development. Topics will be evaluated by the Director of the ASPEN Guidelines Program. While it is not guaranteed that your suggestion will become a priority for guideline development, we welcome and appreciate your suggestions for consideration. ASPEN is not able to personally communicate updates around decisions made regarding these submissions. You can submit your suggestions using this
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Submit New Evidence for ConsiderationFor currently published guidelines, we welcome your submission of new evidence that you wish to be considered by the ASPEN Guidelines Program. All evidence will be reviewed internally by ASPEN and by members of the guideline clinical panel. Submissions are evaluated carefully and may be considered as a prompt for a guideline update. While it is not guaranteed that all suggestions will become a priority, all submissions are greatly appreciated. ASPEN is not able to personally communicate updates around decisions made regarding these submissions. You can submit your suggestions using this
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