Very high intact-protein formula successfully provides protein intake according to nutritional recommendations in overweight critically ill patients: a double-blind randomized trial

Abstract Background Optimal energy and protein provision through enteral nutrition is essential for critically ill patients. However, in clinical practice, the intake achieved is often far below the recommended targets. Because no polymeric formula with sufficient protein content is available, adequ...

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Main Authors: Arthur R. H. van Zanten, Laurent Petit, Jan De Waele, Hans Kieft, Janneke de Wilde, Peter van Horssen, Marianne Klebach, Zandrie Hofman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
ICU
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2070-5