The effect of intermittent versus continuous enteral feeding for critically ill patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The appropriate strategy for enteral feeding in critically ill patients still remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted this meta-analysis to compare the effect of intermittent versus continuous enteral feeding method for critically ill patients.

Methods

Electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library were searched up to April 10th, 2023 for randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of intermittent versus continuous enteral feeding for critically ill patients. The primary outcomes were feeding intolerances, including diarrhea, vomiting, distension, constipation, gastric retention, and aspiration pneumonia. The secondary outcomes were mortality in intensive care unit (ICU), length of stay in ICU, and achievement of nutri

SUBMITTER: Qu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10475573 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature