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Li L, Huang J. Nasogastric tube versus postpyloric tube feeding for critical illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2024; 33:283-297. [PMID: 38965718 PMCID: PMC11389815 DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.202409_33(3).0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Gastric tube feeding and postpyloric tube feeding are two common forms of enteral nutrition in critically ill patients. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of gastric tube feeding with that of postpyloric tube feeding in critically ill patients. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were systematically searched for eligible trials from their inception until March 2023. Relative risks (RRs) or weighted mean differences (WMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to estimate categorical and continuous outcomes using the random-effects model. RESULTS Sixteen trials involving 1,329 critically ill patients were selected for the final meta-analysis. Overall, we noted that gastric tube feeding showed no significant difference from post-pyloric tube feeding in mortality (p = 0.891), whereas the risk of pneumonia was significantly increased in patients who received gastric tube feeding (RR: 1.45; p = 0.021). Furthermore, we noted that gastric tube feeding was associated with a shorter time required to start feeding (WMD: -11.05; p = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS This research revealed that initiating feeding through the gastric tube required less time compared to postpyloric tube feeding. However, it was also associated with a heightened risk of pneumonia among critically ill patients.
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- Liru Li
- Department of Emergency medicine, Shanghai Fengxian District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Yong A, Li X, Peng L, Cheng S, Qiu W. Efficacy and safety of enteral nutrition in prone position among critically ill ventilated patients: a meta-analysis. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2024; 19:168-177. [PMID: 38973791 PMCID: PMC11223552 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2024.139473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Introduction Prone positioning in critical care units may reduce mortality in specific patients who have been admitted with severe conditions. Aim The current meta-analysis aims to assess the impact of prone compared to supine position besides the safety and tolerability of different enteral feeding techniques in critically ill patients regarding mortality, pneumonia, aspiration, and vomiting. Material and methods A systematic literature search found 25 relevant trials involving 1984 participants at the start of the study. Statistical analysis using the dichotomous analysis methods was used within the fixed model to calculate the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results In comparison with the post-pyloric nutrition group, gastric feeding had no significant impact on the mortality rate (OR = 1; 95% CI: 0.76-1.32). While the findings showed a significantly higher incidence of pneumonia with gastric feeding compared with post-pyloric nutrition (OR = 1.92; 95% CI: 1.43--2.57), there was no significant difference regarding pulmonary aspiration and vomiting (OR = 1.41; 95% CI: 0.75-2.65 and OR = 0.92; 95% CI:, 0.66-1.27, respectively). Reflux gastric content was significantly higher with gastric nutrition (OR = 8.23; 95% CI: 2.43-27.89). Conclusions From reduced gastrointestinal events to significantly higher vomiting rates, prone position during enteral feeding showed mixed effects. Post-pyloric feeding is more tolerated and safer compared with gastric feeding. The mortality rate is not significantly different between techniques.
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- An Yong
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong, China
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- Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong, China
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Chen W, Peng M, Ye Z, Ai Y, Liu Z. The mode and timing of administrating nutritional treatment of critically ill elderly patients in intensive care units: a multicenter prospective study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1321599. [PMID: 38384419 PMCID: PMC10879295 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1321599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Introduction Critically ill patients are more susceptible to malnutrition due to their severe illness. Moreover, elderly patients who are critically ill lack specific nutrition recommendations, with nutritional care in the intensive care units (ICUs) deplorable for the elderly. This study aims to investigate nutrition treatment and its correlation to mortality in elderly patients who are critically ill in intensive care units. Method A multiple-center prospective cohort study was conducted in China from 128 intensive care units (ICUs). A total of 1,238 elderly patients were included in the study from 26 April 2017. We analyzed the nutrition characteristics of elderly patients who are critically ill, including initiated timing, route, ways of enteral nutrition (EN), and feeding complications, including the adverse aspects of feeding, acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI), and feeding interruption. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to screen out the impact of nutrition treatment on a 28-day survival prognosis of elderly patients in the ICU. Result A total of 1,238 patients with a median age of 76 (IQR 70-83) were enrolled in the study. The Sequential Organ Failure (SOFA) median score was 7 (interquartile range: IQR 5-10) and the median Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II was 21 (IQR 16-25). The all-cause mortality score was 11.6%. The percentage of nutritional treatment initiated 24 h after ICU admission was 58%, with an EN of 34.2% and a parenteral nutrition (PN) of 16.0% in elderly patients who are critically ill. Patients who had gastrointestinal dysfunction with AGI stage from 2 to 4 were 25.2%. Compared to the survivors' group, the non-survivors group had a lower ratio of EN delivery (57% vs. 71%; p = 0.015), a higher ratio of post-pyloric feeding (9% vs. 2%; p = 0.027), and higher frequency of feeding interrupt (24% vs. 17%, p = 0.048). Multivariable logistics regression analysis showed that patients above 76 years old with OR (odds ratio) 2.576 (95% CI, 1.127-5.889), respiratory rate > 22 beats/min, and ICU admission for 24 h were independent risk predictors of the 28-day mortality study in elderly patients who are critically ill. Similarly, other independent risk predictors of the 28-day mortality study were those with an OR of 2.385 (95%CI, 1.101-5.168), lactate >1.5 mmol/L, and ICU admission for 24 h, those with an OR of 7.004 (95%CI, 2.395-20.717) and early PN delivery within 24 h of ICU admission, and finally those with an OR of 5.401 (95%CI, 1.175-24.821) with EN delivery as reference. Conclusion This multi-center prospective study describes clinical characteristics, the mode and timing of nutrition treatment, frequency of AGI, and adverse effects of nutrition in elderly ICU patients. According to this survey, ICU patients with early PN delivery, older age, faster respiratory rate, and higher lactate level may experience poor prognosis.
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- Wei Chen
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Wang S, Zhao X, Wang Q, Wu Y, Xu J, Li R, Zhou T, Lv Z, Yang J, Yang L, Zou X. Impact of early enteral nutrition on ventilator associated pneumonia in intubated severe trauma patients: A propensity score-matched study. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1172526. [PMID: 37125037 PMCID: PMC10130510 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1172526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Background Early enteral nutrition (EN) is recommended for critically ill patients. However, the impact of early EN on intubated severe trauma patients remains unclear. Methods Severely traumatized adult patients who received invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) for more than 48 h during intensive care unit (ICU) stay at our institution between 2017 and 2022 were retrospectively included. Early EN was defined as EN initiation ≤48 h from ICU admission and late EN >48 h. Propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was used to compare outcomes between the groups. The primary endpoint was the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of delayed EN. Results For final analysis, 337 intubated severe trauma patients were available, including 204 (60.5%) in the early EN group and 133 (39.5%) in the late EN group. After PSM, early EN patients had a lower incidence of VAP (12.9 vs. 25.8%, p = 0.026) and a shorter length of hospital stay (21 vs. 24 days, p = 0.015) compared to late EN patients. There was no demonstrable difference in mortality between the two groups. Abdominal trauma, massive blood transfusion, and serum albumin were identified as independent risk factors for delayed EN. Conclusion Early EN decreased the VAP rate and reduced the length of hospital stay in invasively ventilated patients with severe trauma. Abdominal injury, massive blood transfusion and low albumin were associated with delayed EN.
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- Su Wang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Wuhan Third Hospital (Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University), Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, People’s Hospital of Chongyang County, Xianning, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaojing Zou,
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Lee ZY, Loh CTI, Lew CCH, Ke L, Heyland DK, Hasan MS. Nutrition therapy in the older critically ill patients: A scoping review. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2022. [DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2022160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Introduction: There is a lack of guidelines or formal systematic synthesis of evidence for nutrition therapy in older critically ill patients. This study is a scoping review to explore the state of evidence in this population.
Method: MEDLINE and Embase were searched from inception until 9 February 2022 for studies that enrolled critically ill patients aged ≥60 years and investigated any area of nutrition therapy. No language or study design restrictions were applied.
Results: Thirty-two studies (5 randomised controlled trials) with 6 topics were identified: (1) nutrition screening and assessments, (2) muscle mass assessment, (3) route or timing of nutrition therapy, (4) determination of energy and protein requirements, (5) energy and protein intake, and (6) pharmaconutrition. Topics (1), (3) and (6) had similar findings among general adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Skeletal muscle mass at ICU admission was significantly lower in older versus young patients. Among older ICU patients, low muscularity at ICU admission increased the risk of adverse outcomes. Predicted energy requirements using weight-based equations significantly deviated from indirect calorimetry measurements in older vs younger patients. Older ICU patients required higher protein intake (>1.5g/kg/day) than younger patients to achieve nitrogen balance. However, at similar protein intake, older patients had a higher risk of azotaemia.
Conclusion: Based on limited evidence, assessment of muscle mass, indirect calorimetry and careful monitoring of urea level may be important to guide nutrition therapy in older ICU patients. Other nutrition recommendations for general ICU patients may be used for older patients with sound clinical discretion.
Keywords: Critical care nutrition, geriatric patients, intensive care medicine, older adults, scoping review
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- Medical School of Nanjing, Nanjing, China
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Hu L, Peng K, Huang X, Wang Z, Wu Q, Xiao Y, Hou Y, He Y, Zhou X, Chen C. Ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention in the Intensive care unit using Postpyloric tube feeding in China (VIP study): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2022; 23:478. [PMID: 35681155 PMCID: PMC9178536 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06407-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a challenge in critical care and is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Although some consensuses on preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia are reached, it is still somewhat controversial. Meta-analysis has shown that postpyloric tube feeding may reduce the incidences of ventilator-associated pneumonia, which still desires high-quality evidence. This trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety profiles of postpyloric tube feeding versus gastric tube feeding. METHODS/DESIGN In this multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial, we will recruit 924 subjects expected to receive mechanical ventilation for no less than 48 h. Subjects on mechanical ventilation will be randomized (1:1) to receive postpyloric or gastric tube feeding and routine preventive measures simultaneously. The primary outcome is the proportion of patients with at least one ventilator-associated pneumonia episode. Adverse events and serious adverse events will be observed closely. DISCUSSION The VIP study is a large-sample-sized, multicenter, open-label, randomized, parallel-group, controlled trial of postpyloric tube feeding in China and is well-designed based on previous studies. The results of this trial may help to provide evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chictr.org.cn ChiCTR2100051593 . Registered on 28 September 2021.
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- Linhui Hu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China.,Department of Clinical Research Center, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neurocritical Care Unit, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Clinical Research Center, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Clinical Research Center, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China. .,Department of Clinical Research Center, Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China. .,Department of Intensive Care Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 96 Dongchuan Road, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China. .,Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China. .,The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China.
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A systematic review of the definitions and prevalence of feeding intolerance in critically ill adults. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2022; 49:92-102. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2022.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Wang H, Huang C, Yang Y, Kong L, Zheng X, Shan X. Cost-effectiveness analysis of nasojejunal tube feeding for the prevention of pneumonia in critically ill adults. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2021; 46:1167-1175. [PMID: 34751960 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nasojejunal tube (NJT) feeding has demonstrated value in reducing pneumonia in critically ill adults who require enteral nutritional (EN) support. This study discusses whether EN support via nasojejunal tube (NJT) feeding is more cost-effective than nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding in reducing pneumonia. METHODS A decision tree model was created. The analysis was based on data from a health care provider in China. Model inputs were derived from published data. The endpoints included incremental cost per pneumonia infection avoided, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER), net monetary benefit (NMB) and incremental net monetary benefit (INMB) associated with prevention of pneumonia. The uncertainty was assessed through one-way and probabilistic sensitivity analysis. RESULTS The base case analysis showed that EN support via NJT feeding resulted in 0.7453 quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) at a cost of $3018.83 compared to NGT feeding, which resulted in 0.7354 QALYs at a cost of $4788.76. NJT feeding was better than NGT feeding, providing an INMB of $2,075.09 and an ICER of $-178,813.96 per QALY gained, and the cost per pneumonia infection prevented was $16,808.51. The probabilistic sensitivity analysis indicated that NJT feeding was more cost-effective in 83.4% of the cases, with a cost below the WTP threshold. The NMB and INMB estimation for different WTP thresholds also indicated that NJT feeding is the optimal strategy. CONCLUSIONS EN support via NJT feeding was a more cost-effective strategy than NGT feeding in preventing pneumonia in critically ill adults. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Hongmei Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Operating Room, VIP Department, Jinshan Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401122, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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Costa CPD, Gomes DL, Franco MCA. Management of gastrointestinal complications of enteral nutritional therapy in the ICU. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2021; 67:889-894. [PMID: 34709336 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20201068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Stecher SS, Barnikel M, Drolle H, Pawlikowski A, Tischer J, Weiglein T, Alig A, Anton S, Stemmler HJ, Fraccaroli A. The feasibility of electromagnetic sensing aided post pyloric feeding tube placement (CORTRAK) in patients with thrombocytopenia with or without anticoagulation on the intensive care unit. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2021; 46:1183-1190. [PMID: 34606092 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The successful initiation of enteral nutrition is frequently hampered by various complications occurring in patients treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). Successful placement of a nasojejunal tube by CORTRAK enteral access system (CEAS) has been reported to be a simple bedside tool for placing the postpyloric (PP) feeding tube. METHODS We evaluated the efficacy and side effects using CEAS to establish EN in patients with critical illness, thrombocytopenia, and/or anticoagulation. RESULTS Fifty-six mechanically ventilated patients were analyzed. Twenty-four of them underwent prior hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT). Sixteen patients received extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatment because of acute respiratory distress syndrome. The median platelet count at PP placement was 26 g/L (range, 4-106 g/L); 16 patients received therapeutic anticoagulation (activated partial thromboplastin time, 50-70 s). CEAS-assisted placement of a PP nasojejunal tube was performed successfully in all patients. The most frequent adverse event was epistaxis in 27 patients (48.2%), which was mostly mild (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events grade 1, n = 21 [77.8%], and grade 2, n = 6). A significant association between a low platelet count and bleeding complications was observed (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Performed by an experienced operator, CEAS is a simple, rapidly available, and effective bedside tool for safely placing PP feeding tubes for EN in patients with thrombocytopenia, even when showing an otherwise-caused coagulopathy in the ICU. Higher-grade bleeding complications were not observed despite their obvious correlation to thrombocytopenia. A prospective study is in preparation.
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine V, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine III, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine III, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine III, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine III, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine III, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine II, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine III, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine III, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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Liu Y, Wang Y, Zhang B, Wang J, Sun L, Xiao Q. Gastric-tube versus post-pyloric feeding in critical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of pulmonary aspiration- and nutrition-related outcomes. Eur J Clin Nutr 2021; 75:1337-1348. [PMID: 33536570 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-021-00860-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Gastric-tube feeding and post-pyloric feeding are the two most common forms of enteral nutrition, each with advantages and disadvantages. To explore the effects and safety of gastric-tube versus post-pyloric feeding in critical patients by comparing pulmonary aspiration- and nutrition-related outcomes, a meta-analysis was conducted. It was performed by systematically searching the following databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library, BMJ best practice, ProQuest dissertations and theses, CINAHL, web of science, SinoMed, WANFANG, CNKI, and the platform of clinical trial registration. The databases were searched through December 31, 2019, and studies were evaluated by two independent researchers. Review Manager software was used for data analysis. We included 41 studies conducted in ten countries and involving 3248 participants. Meta-analysis showed that post-pyloric feeding had a lower incidence rate of pulmonary aspiration, gastric reflux, and pneumonia (P < 0.001, all), less incidence of gastrointestinal complications including vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal distension, high gastric residual volume, and constipation (P < 0.05, all), more optimal gastrointestinal nutrition including the percentage of total nutrition provided to the patient, the time to tolerate enteral nutrition, the time required to start feeding and the time required to reach nutritional targets (P < 0.05, all), shorter length of mechanical ventilation, stay in ICU and stay in hospital (P < 0.001, all), compared with gastric-tube feeding. No significant differences were shown in the time of gastrointestinal function recovery, mortality, or hospitalization expenses between the two feeding routes. This review provides evidence that post-pyloric feeding appears to be the safer and more effective choice, as compared to gastric-tube feeding among critical patients.
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- Yue Liu
- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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Ma JG, Zhu B, Jiang L, Jiang Q, Xi XM. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of mechanically ventilated elderly patients in intensive care units: a Chinese multicentre retrospective study. J Thorac Dis 2021; 13:2148-2159. [PMID: 34012565 PMCID: PMC8107518 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-20-2748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background In recent years, the number of elderly patients receiving mechanical ventilation (MV) in intensive care units (ICUs) has increased. However, the evidence on the outcomes of elderly mechanically ventilated patients is scant in China. Our objective was to evaluate the characteristics and outcomes in elderly patients (≥65 years) receiving MV in the ICU. Methods We performed a multicentre retrospective study involving adult patients who were admitted to the ICU and received at least 24 hours of MV. Patients were divided into three age groups: under 65, 65-79, and ≥80 years. The primary outcome was hospital mortality. We performed univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with hospital mortality. Results A total of 853 patients were analysed. Of those, 61.5% were ≥65 years of age, and 26.0% were ≥80 years of age. There were significant differences in the principal reason for MV among the three age groups (P<0.001). Advanced age was significantly associated with total duration of MV, ICU length of stay (LOS), and ICU costs (all P<0.001), but not with hospital LOS and hospital costs (P>0.05). In addition, mortality rates in the ICU, hospital, and at 60 days significantly increased with age (all P<0.001). In the age group of 80 years and older, the mortality rates were 47.7%, 49.5%, and 50.0%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis had found that age, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score, partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood/fraction of inspired oxygen (PaO2/FiO2) ratio, total duration of MV, ICU LOS, and the decision to withhold/withdraw life-sustaining treatments were independent influence factors for mortality rates. Conclusions Mechanically ventilated elderly patients (≥65 years) have a higher ICU and hospital mortality, but the hospital LOS and hospital costs are similar to younger patients. Advanced age should be considered as a significant independent risk factor for hospital mortality of mechanically ventilated ICU patients.
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- Jia-Gui Ma
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Kuwajima V, Bechtold ML. Should I Start With A Postpyloric Enteral Nutrition Modality? Nutr Clin Pract 2020; 36:76-79. [PMID: 33326156 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Nutrition therapy is a key element in the management of malnourished and critically ill patients. Although many aspects of enteral nutrition (EN) have been well defined by research, with clear recommendations by 3 major society guidelines, EN delivery method remains a topic for debate. The goal of this manuscript is to concisely review gastric vs postpyloric enteral feeding in critically ill adult patients and provide a set of recommendations to individualize EN delivery method based on patient characteristics and specific needs.
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- Vanessa Kuwajima
- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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Wen Z, Xie A, Peng M, Bian L, Wei L, Li M. Is discard better than return gastric residual aspirates: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Gastroenterol 2019; 19:113. [PMID: 31253100 PMCID: PMC6599274 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-019-1028-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The assessment of residual gastric volume is common practice in critical care units. However, the effects and safety of discarding or returning gastric aspirates remain uncertain. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the role of discarding or returning gastric aspirates on the gastric residual volumes in critically ill patients. METHODS A comprehensive, systematic meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the efficacy and safety of discarding or returning gastric aspirates in critical ill patients was performed. Studies were identified by searching Pubmed and other databases (from inception to 31 Sept 2018). Summary odd ratios (ORs) or mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals were calculated using fixed- or random-effects model for outcome assessment. RESULTS Four RCTs, with a total number of 314 adult patients, were included in the analysis. No significant differences were found in the 48th hour residual volume (MD = 8.89, 95% CI: 11.97 to 29.74), the average potassium level (MD = 0.00, 95% CI: - 0.16 to 0.16), the episodes of gastric emptying delay (OR = 0.98, 95% CI: 0.35 to 2.80), the incidence of aspiration pneumonia (OR = 0.93, 95% CI: 0.14 to 6.17), the episodes of nausea or vomiting (OR = 0.53, 95% CI: 0.07 to 4.13) and diarrhea (OR = 0.99, 95% CI: 0.58 to 1.70). CONCLUSIONS No evidence confirms that returning residual gastric aspirates provides more benefits than discarding them without increasing potential complications. Rigorously designed, multi-center, large-sample randomized controlled trials must be further conducted to validate the role of discarding or returning residual gastric aspirates.
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- Zunjia Wen
- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.72 Guangzhou road, Gulou district, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.72 Guangzhou road, Gulou district, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.72 Guangzhou road, Gulou district, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.72 Guangzhou road, Gulou district, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.72 Guangzhou road, Gulou district, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.72 Guangzhou road, Gulou district, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China.
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