Individualised energy and protein targets achieved during intensive care admission are associated with lower mortality in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients: the COFEED-19 study

This study explores the association between energy and protein intake and 90-day mortality in invasively mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients, utilizing fat-free mass (FFM) and actual body weight (ABW) for nutritional requirements. Furthermore, the study investigates the occurrence of gastrointestinal (GI) intolerance in critically ill COVID-19 patients in relation to their nutritional intake and survival.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - October 17, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Max Melchers, Anoek Jacqueline Hubertine Hermans, Suzanne Belia Hulsen, Imre Willemijn Kehinde Kouw, Arthur Raymond Hubert van Zanten Tags: Original article Source Type: research