Optimal Energy Delivery, Rather than the Implementation of a Feeding Protocol, May Benefit Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients

Malnutrition is common in intensive care units (ICU), and volume based feeding protocols have been proposed to increase nutrient delivery. However, the volume based approach compared to trophic feeding has not been proven entirely successful in critically ill patients. Our study aimed to compare the...

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Main Authors: Chen-Yu Wang, Chun-Te Huang, Chao-Hsiu Chen, Mei-Fen Chen, Shiu-Lan Ching, Yi-Chia Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/5/527