Risk factors for protein-caloric inadequacy in patients in an intensive care unit

Conclusion: Achievement of nutritional goals> 80.0% occurred in 70.0% of patients. The risk factors for protein-caloric inadequacy were nutritional interruptions, especially due to vomiting/gastric residue and fasting for extubation, exams and surgical procedures.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research