ISPEN was formed and registered as a Society in 1994 at Chennai and is the additional link to the already existing chain consisting of American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition [ASPEN], European [ESPEN], Australian [AusPEN], Parenteral and Enteral Society of Asia [PENSA], and South African [SASPEN] societies. Members of ISPEN automatically become members of PENSA.
4th Regional Critical Care Nutrition Workshop – NExus
Our 4th Regional Critical Care Nutrition Workshop (NExus) held at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on 3rd May was successfully conducted with great enthusiasm and participation.
The workshop focused on key aspects of ICU nutrition, including patient assessment, treatment planning, and management of complications. Experts emphasized the critical role of nutrition in improving outcomes in critically ill patients.
A major highlight was the importance of close coordination and communication between clinicians and dieticians, which was strongly reinforced as a cornerstone for optimal patient care.
The program was organized under the aegis of ISPEN (Indian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition), with participation from over 50 delegates, including intensivists, physicians, and dieticians.
Renowned faculty members including Dr. Radha Reddy, Dr. Shrikant Sahasrabudhe, Dr. Esther Sathuaraj, Dr. Yogesh Lakkas, Dr. Rahul Choudhari, and Dr. Monika Patil provided valuable insights and guided interactive discussions.
The initiative marks an important step towards strengthening structured nutritional practices in ICU settings, ultimately aiming for better patient outcomes.