Energy requirements of long-term ventilated COVID-19 patients with resolved SARS-CoV-2 infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection can rapidly progress into acute respiratory distress syndrome accompanied by multi-organ failure requiring invasive mechanical ventilation and critical care treatment. Nutritional therapy is a fundamental pillar in the management of hospitalized patients. It is broadly acknowledged that overfeeding and underfeeding of intensive care unit (ICU) patients are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the energy demands of long-term ventilated COVID-19 patients using indirect calorimetry and to evaluate the applicability of established predictive equations to estimate their energy expenditure.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: von Renesse J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8238638 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature