Risks in Management of Enteral Nutrition in Intensive Care Units: A Literature Review and Narrative Synthesis

Risks in Management of Enteral Nutrition in Intensive Care Units: A Literature Review and Narrative Synthesis

Critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) have a high risk of developing malnutrition, and this is associated with poorer clinical outcomes. In clinical practice, nutrition, including enteral nutrition (EN), is often not prioritized. Resulting from this, risks and safety issues for pa...

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Main Authors: Magdalena Hoffmann, Christine Maria Schwarz, Stefan Fürst, Christina Starchl, Elisabeth Lobmeyr, Gerald Sendlhofer, Marie-Madlen Jeitziner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
patient safety
enteral nutrition
intensive care unit
quality
risk management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/1/82

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