Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the impact of continuous versus intermittent enteral feeding in critically ill patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Enteral nutrition (EN) is the recommended nutritional support in most critically ill populations. When given by feeding tube, EN may be administered either continuously or intermittently. It is unclear which approach is superior in reducing gastrointestinal complications-such as diarrhea-and meeting nutritional targets. The main objectives of this systematic review and meta-analysis are to (1) determine whether continuous or intermittent enteral nutrition is associated with higher incidence of adverse gastrointestinal outcomes, including diarrhea, and (2) determine which feeding modality is associated with reaching nutritional goals. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This systematic review protocol is reported in accordance with guidelines from the Preferred Reporting Items for Sy

SUBMITTER: Acharya LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11411811 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature