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Chapple LAS, Summers MJ, Weinel LM, Abdelhamid YA, Kar P, Hatzinikolas S, Calnan D, Bills M, Lange K, Poole A, O'Connor SN, Horowitz M, Jones KL, Deane AM, Chapman MJ. Effects of Standard vs Energy-Dense Formulae on Gastric Retention, Energy Delivery, and Glycemia in Critically Ill Patients. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2021; 45:710-719. [PMID: 33543797 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Energy-dense formulae are often provided to critically ill patients with enteral feed intolerance with the aim of increasing energy delivery, yet the effect on gastric emptying is unknown. The rate of gastric emptying of a standard compared with an energy-dense formula was quantified in critically ill patients. METHODS Mechanically ventilated adults were randomized to receive radiolabeled intragastric infusions of 200 mL standard (1 kcal/mL) or 100 mL energy-dense (2 kcal/mL) enteral formulae on consecutive days in this noninferiority, blinded, crossover trial. The primary outcome was scintigraphic measurement of gastric retention (percentage at 120 minutes). Other measures included area under the curve (AUC) for gastric retention and intestinal energy delivery (calculated from gastric retention of formulae over time), blood glucose (peak and AUC), and intestinal glucose absorption (using 3-O-methyl-D-gluco-pyranose [3-OMG] concentrations). Comparisons were undertaken using paired mixed-effects models. Data presented are mean ± SE. RESULTS Eighteen patients were studied (male/female, 14:4; age, 55.2 ± 5.3 years). Gastric retention at 120 minutes was greater with the energy-dense formula (standard, 17.0 ± 5.9 vs energy-dense, 32.5 ± 7.1; difference, 12.7% [90% confidence interval, 0.8%-30.1%]). Energy delivery (AUC120 , 13,038 ± 1119 vs 9763 ± 1346 kcal/120 minutes; P = 0.057), glucose control (peak glucose, 10.1 ± 0.3 vs 9.7 ± 0.3 mmol/L, P = 0.362; and glucose AUC120 8.7 ± 0.3 vs 8.5 ± 0.3 mmol/L.120 minutes, P = 0.661), and absorption (3-OMG AUC120 , 38.5 ± 4.0 vs 35.7 ± 4.0 mmol/L.120 minutes; P = .508) were not improved with the energy-dense formula. CONCLUSION In critical illness, administration of an energy-dense formula does not reduce gastric retention, increase energy delivery to the small intestine, or improve glucose absorption or glucose control; instead, there is a signal for delayed gastric emptying.
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- Lee-Anne S Chapple
- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Department of Medicine and Radiology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Medical School,Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, PET and Bone Densitometry, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, PET and Bone Densitometry, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Medicine and Radiology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Medical School,Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Rice TW, Files DC, Morris PE, Bernard AC, Ziegler TR, Drover JW, Kress JP, Ham KR, Grathwohl DJ, Huhmann MB, Gautier JBO. Dietary Management of Blood Glucose in Medical Critically Ill Overweight and Obese Patients: An Open-Label Randomized Trial. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2019; 43:471-480. [PMID: 30260488 PMCID: PMC7379263 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.1447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enteral nutrition (EN) increases hyperglycemia due to high carbohydrate concentrations while providing insufficient protein. The study tested whether an EN formula with very high-protein- and low-carbohydrate-facilitated glucose control delivered higher protein concentrations within a hypocaloric protocol. METHODS This was a multicenter, randomized, open-label clinical trial with parallel design in overweight/obese mechanically ventilated critically ill patients prescribed 1.5 g protein/kg ideal body weight/day. Patients received either an experimental very high-protein (37%) and low-carbohydrate (29%) or control high-protein (25%) and conventional-carbohydrate (45%) EN formula. RESULTS A prespecified interim analysis was performed after enrollment of 105 patients (52 experimental, 53 control). Protein and energy delivery for controls and experimental groups on days 1-5 were 1.2 ± 0.4 and 1.1 ± 0.3 g/kg ideal body weight/day (P = .83), and 18.2 ± 6.0 and 12.5 ± 3.7 kcals/kg ideal body weight/day (P < .0001), respectively. The combined rate of glucose events outside the range of >110 and ≤150 mg/dL were not different (P = .54, primary endpoint); thereby the trial was terminated. The mean blood glucose for the control and the experimental groups were 138 (-SD 108, +SD 177) and 126 (-SD 99, +SD 160) mg/dL (P = .004), respectively. Mean rate of glucose events >150 mg/dL decreased (Δ = -13%, P = .015), whereas that of 80-110 mg/dL increased (Δ = 14%, P = .0007). Insulin administration decreased 10.9% (95% CI, -22% to 0.1%; P = .048) in the experimental group relative to the controls. Glycemic events ≤80 mg/dL and rescue dextrose use were not different (P = .23 and P = .53). CONCLUSIONS A very high-protein and low-carbohydrate EN formula in a hypocaloric protocol reduces hyperglycemic events and insulin requirements while increasing glycemic events between 80-110 mg/dL.
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- Todd W. Rice
- Division of AllergyPulmonaryand Critical Care MedicineDepartment of MedicineVanderbilt University Medical CenterNashvilleTennesseeUSA
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- Department of Internal Medicine—PulmonaryCritical CareAllergy and Immunologic DiseasesWake Forest School of MedicineWinston‐SalemNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and LipidsEmory UniversityAtlantaGeorgiaUSA
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- Department of Critical Care MedicineQueen's University and Kingston Health Science CenterKingstonOntarioCanada
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- The University of Chicago MedicineChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Department of Critical Care MedicineRegions HospitalUniversity of MinnesotaSt. PaulMinnesotaUSA
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- Nestlé Health ScienceBridgewaterNew JerseyUSA
- Geisinger Medical CenterDanvillePennsylvaniaUSA
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Krebs ED, O'Donnell K, Berry A, Guidry CA, Hassinger TE, Sawyer RG. Volume-based feeding improves nutritional adequacy in surgical patients. Am J Surg 2018; 216:1155-1159. [PMID: 29807631 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Revised: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Critically ill surgical patients often receive inadequate enteral nutrition using traditional rate-based feeding methods. An alternative strategy is volume-based feeding, in which feeding rates are adjusted to deliver a goal volume per day. METHODS This prospective quality improvement study in a single surgical, trauma, and burn ICU compared volume-based feeding to rate-based feeding in a before-and-after design. Outcomes included calories and protein delivered, length of stay, infection, and mortality. RESULTS A total of 50 patients received volume-based feeding and 49 rate-based feeding. The volume-based group received a higher proportion of goal calories (84.5% vs. 73.4%; p = 0.005) and protein (86.2% vs. 77.4%; p = 0.01), as well as increased total daily calories (1604 vs. 1356 kcal; p = 0.02). There was no difference in length of stay, mortality, aspiration, or gastrointestinal intolerance. CONCLUSIONS Volume-based feeding improved nutritional intake in critically ill surgical patients, although this study was underpowered to determine differences in clinical outcomes.
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- Elizabeth D Krebs
- Department of Surgery, The University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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- Surgical Nutrition Support, The University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Surgical Nutrition Support, The University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
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Kar P, Plummer MP, Chapman MJ, Cousins CE, Lange K, Horowitz M, Jones KL, Deane AM. Energy-Dense Formulae May Slow Gastric Emptying in the Critically Ill. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2016; 40:1050-6. [PMID: 26038421 DOI: 10.1177/0148607115588333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 04/11/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enteral feed intolerance occurs frequently in critically ill patients and can be associated with adverse outcomes. "Energy-dense formulae" (ie, >1 kcal/mL) are often prescribed to critically ill patients to reduce administered volume and are presumed to maintain or increase calorie delivery. The aim of this study was to compare gastric emptying of standard and energy-dense formulae in critically ill patients. METHODS In a retrospective comparison of 2 studies, data were analyzed from 2 groups of patients that received a radiolabeled 100-mL "meal" containing either standard calories (1 kcal/mL) or concentrated calories (energy-dense formulae; 2 kcal/mL). Gastric emptying was measured using a scintigraphic technique. Radioisotope data were collected for 4 hours and gastric emptying quantified. Data are presented as mean ± SE or median [interquartile range] as appropriate. RESULTS Forty patients were studied (n = 18, energy-dense formulae; n = 22, standard). Groups were well matched in terms of demographics. However, patients in the energy-dense formula group were studied earlier in their intensive care unit admission (P = .02) and had a greater proportion requiring inotropes (P = .002). A similar amount of calories emptied out of the stomach per unit time (P = .57), but in patients receiving energy-dense formulae, a greater volume of meal was retained in the stomach (P = .045), consistent with slower gastric emptying. CONCLUSIONS In critically ill patients, the administration of the same volume of a concentrated enteral nutrition formula may not result in the delivery of more calories to the small intestine over time because gastric emptying is slowed.
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- Palash Kar
- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia National Health and Medical Research Council, Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Council, Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia Discipline of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Council, Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia Discipline of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Council, Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia Discipline of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia National Health and Medical Research Council, Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Chittawatanarat K, Tosanguan K, Chaikledkaew U, Tejavanija S, Teerawattananon Y. Nationwide survey of nutritional management in an Asian upper-middle income developing country government hospitals: Combination of quantitative survey and focus group discussion. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2016; 14:24-30. [PMID: 28531395 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2016.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Revised: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS The objective of this study was to identify the differences in pattern, process, and management of nutrition care in government hospitals in Thailand (an Asian upper-middle income developing country). METHODS This is a combination of a quantitative nationwide questionnaire survey and focus group discussions. A total of 2300 questionnaires were sent to government hospitals across Thailand. The responders were divided by routine-nutrition screening/assessment unit vs. non-routine-nutrition screening/assessment unit (RSA vs. NRSA). The comparison between the groups was reported as percentage and cross-sectional odds ratio (CS-OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). The significant difference was defined as p < 0.05. RESULTS A total of 814 questionnaires (35.4%) were returned. The three most common tools of RSA were 42% Bhumibol Nutrition Triage (BNT), 21.2% Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) and 20.2% Nutrition Alert Form (NAF). The RSA was significantly higher in proportion for the role of the nurses (RSA vs. NRSA; CS-OR [95% CI]: 68.3% vs. 11.9%; 15.8 [11.1 to 22.7]; p < 0.01), the multidisciplinary team (90.1% vs. 0.4%; 2266 [558 to 1909]; p < 0.01), the nutrition management guidelines (60.6% vs. 2.8%; 53.6 [29.6 to 102.8]; p < 0.01), the nurse-driven enteral feeding protocols (31.7% vs. 17.5%; 2.2 [1.5 to 3.1]; p < 0.01) and preference for hospital formula enteral nutrition (91.4% vs.69.7%; 4.6 [2.9 to 7.4]; p < 0.01). For focus group discussions, the main barrier of RSA implementation was that there was no national recommendation of a screening/assessment tool, inconsistency of policy and reimbursement, and professional and acceptable workload. CONCLUSION Nutrition screening/assessment tools were found to be varied in Thailand. RSA affected the nutrition management working process and the types of nutrition support. The main barriers of RSA implementation were inconsistency of policy and reimbursement, acceptable workload, and national guidance as regards - screening/assessment tools.
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- K Chittawatanarat
- Division of Trauma and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Intawarorod Road, Sripume, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
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- Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), 6th floor, 6th Building, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Tiwanon Road, Muang, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand.
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- Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), 6th floor, 6th Building, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Tiwanon Road, Muang, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand; Social and Administrative Pharmacy Excellence Research (SAPER) Unit, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, 447 Sri-Ayudthaya Road, Payathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pharmongkutklao Hospital, 315 Rajavithi Road, Phaya-Thai, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
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- Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), 6th floor, 6th Building, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Tiwanon Road, Muang, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand.
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Why patients in critical care do not receive adequate enteral nutrition? A review of the literature. J Crit Care 2012; 27:702-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2012.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2012] [Revised: 07/13/2012] [Accepted: 07/17/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cohen DA, Byham-Gray L, Denmark RM. Impact of two pulmonary enteral formulations on nutritional indices and outcomes. J Hum Nutr Diet 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-277x.2012.01292.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- D. A. Cohen
- Department of Individual, Family, and Community Education; Nutrition Program; College of Education; University of New Mexico; Albuquerque; NM; USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences; Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition; School of Health Related Professions; University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; Stratford; NJ; USA
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Studies; University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; Newark; NJ; USA
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Kim H, Stotts NA, Froelicher ES, Engler MM, Porter C, Kwak H. Adequacy of early enteral nutrition in adult patients in the intensive care unit. J Clin Nurs 2012; 21:2860-9. [PMID: 22845617 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04218.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To evaluate the adequacy of energy and protein intake of patients in a Korean intensive care unit in the first four days after initiation of enteral feeding and to investigate the factors that had impact on adequate intake. BACKGROUND Underfeeding is a common problem for patients hospitalised in the intensive care unit and is associated with severe negative consequences, including increased morbidity and mortality. DESIGN A prospective, cohort study was conducted in a medical intensive care unit of a university hospital in Korea. METHODS A total of 34 adult patients who had a primary medical diagnosis and who had received bolus enteral nutrition for the first four days after initiation of enteral nutrition were enrolled in this study. The data on prescription and intake of energy and protein, feeding method and feeding interruption were recorded during the first four days after enteral feeding initiation. Underfeeding was defined as the intake <90% of required energy and protein. RESULTS Most patients (62%) received insufficient energy, although some (29%) received adequate energy. More than half of patients (56%) had insufficient protein intake during the first four days after enteral feeding was initiated. Logistic regression analysis showed that the factors associated with underfeeding of energy were early initiation of enteral nutrition, under-prescription of energy and prolonged interruption of prescribed enteral nutrition. CONCLUSION Underfeeding is frequent in Korean critically ill patients owing to early initiation, under-prescription and prolonged interruption of enteral feeding. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Interventions need to be developed and tested that address early initiation, under-prescription and prolonged interruption of enteral nutrition. Findings from this study are important as they form the foundation for the development of evidence-based care that is badly needed to eliminate underfeeding in this large vulnerable Korean intensive care unit population.
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- Hyunjung Kim
- Division of Nursing, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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Taori G, Ho KM, George C, Bellomo R, Webb SAR, Hart GK, Bailey MJ. Landmark survival as an end-point for trials in critically ill patients--comparison of alternative durations of follow-up: an exploratory analysis. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2009; 13:R128. [PMID: 19653888 PMCID: PMC2750185 DOI: 10.1186/cc7988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2008] [Revised: 06/16/2009] [Accepted: 08/04/2009] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Introduction Interventional ICU trials have followed up patients for variable duration. However, the optimal duration of follow-up for the determination of mortality endpoint in such trials is uncertain. We aimed to determine the most logical and practical mortality end-point in clinical trials of critically ill patients. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data involving 369 patients with one of the three specific diagnoses (i) Sepsis (ii) Community acquired pneumonia (iii) Non operative trauma admitted to the Royal Perth Hospital ICU, a large teaching hospital in Western Australia (WA cohort). Their in-hospital and post discharge survival outcome was assessed by linkage to the WA Death Registry. A validation cohort involving 4609 patients admitted during same time period with identical diagnoses from 55 ICUs across Australia (CORE cohort) was used to compare the patient characteristics and in-hospital survival to look at the Australia-wide applicability of the long term survival data from the WA cohort. Results The long term outcome data of the WA cohort indicate that mortality reached a plateau at 90 days after ICU admission particularly for sepsis and pneumonia. Mortality after hospital discharge before 90 days was not uncommon in these two groups. Severity of acute illness as measured by the total number of organ failures or acute physiology score was the main predictor of 90-day mortality. The adjusted in-hospital survival for the WA cohort was not significantly different from that of the CORE cohort in all three diagnostic groups; sepsis (P = 0.19), community acquired pneumonia (P = 0.86), non-operative trauma (P = 0.47). Conclusions A minimum of 90 days follow-up is necessary to fully capture the mortality effect of sepsis and community acquired pneumonia. A shorter period of follow-up time may be sufficient for non-operative trauma.
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- Gopal Taori
- Department of Intensive care, Austin Hospital, Studley Road, Melbourne 3084, Australia.
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Chen Y, Peterson SJ. Enteral Nutrition Formulas: Which Formula Is Right for Your Adult Patient? Nutr Clin Pract 2009; 24:344-55. [DOI: 10.1177/0884533609335377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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- Yimin Chen
- From Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Ochoa JB. Response. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2008. [DOI: 10.1177/0148607108319800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Juan B. Ochoa
- Department of Surgery and Critical Care UPMC Trauma Services and Enteral Access Team (EAT) University of Pittsburgh/UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA
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Wolf SE, Shields BA, Wade CE. Letter to the Editor. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2008; 33:111; author reply 112. [DOI: 10.1177/0148607108319798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Steven E. Wolf
- Department of Surgery University of Texas Health Science Center—San Antonio Clinical Research, Burn Center United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
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- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research Brooke Army Medical Center
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