Comparison of the effect of three different protein content enteral diets on serum levels of proteins, nitrogen balance, and energy expenditure in critically ill infants: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nutritional support is essential in the care of critically ill children since malnutrition in this population is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Injury in patients admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICU) results in a catabolic state and augmented protein breakdown, leading to a negative protein balance. Current recommendations about protein prescription in the PICU are fundamentally based on expert opinions, and the minimum threshold is 1.5 g/kg per day of protein, although protein needs could be higher in certain subgroups of patients. The main objectives of the present study are to examine whether the administration of a protein-enriched infant formula increases the serum levels of total proteins, albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, and retin

SUBMITTER: Fernandez R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6787979 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature