Allen K, Hoffman L. Enteral Nutrition in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient.
Nutr Clin Pract 2019;
34:540-557. [PMID:
30741491 DOI:
10.1002/ncp.10242]
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Abstract
Mechanically ventilated patients are unable to take food orally and therefore are dependent on enteral nutrition for provision of both energy and protein requirements. Enteral nutrition is supportive therapy and may impact patient outcomes in the intensive care unit. Early enteral nutrition has been shown to decrease complications and hospital length of stay and improve the prognosis at discharge. Nutrition support is unique for patients on mechanical ventilation and, as recently published literature shows, should be tailored to the individuals' underlying pathology. This review will discuss the most current literature and recommendations for enteral nutrition in patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
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