Micronutrient Status of Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia.

ABSTRACT: Micronutrient deficiencies can develop in critically ill patients, arising from factors such as decreased intake, increased losses, drug interactions, and hypermetabolism. These deficiencies may compromise important immune functions, with potential implications for patient outcomes. Alternatively, micronutrient blood levels may become low due to inflammation-driven redistribution rather than consumption. This explorative pilot study investigates blood micronutrient concentrations during the first three weeks of ICU stay in critically ill COVID-19 patients and evaluates the impact of additional micronutrient administration. Moreover, associations between inflammation, disease severity, and micronutrient status were explored. We measured weekly concentrations of vitamins A, B6, D, and E; iro

SUBMITTER: Rozemeijer S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10856879 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature