MRCP2-2139

MRCP2-2139

A 70-year-old male is admitted to ICU with severe pneumonia. He has a previous history of asthma. His regular medications include a beclometasone inhaler 2 puffs BD and salbutamol inhaler PRN. He has never smoked and drinks 10 units of alcohol per week. His CURB-65 score was 5 and he required intubation and sedation. On his 3rd post admission day in ICU, he is started on enteral feeding. His BMI on admission was 19. His serum electrolytes on admission were normal. The dietician reviews him and recommends checking his electrolytes every day to avoid refeeding syndrome.

What factors would make this patient at high risk for refeeding syndrome?