Optimal Enteral Nutrition Support Preserved Muscle Mass in Critically Ill Children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inflammation and immobility are the most relevant mechanisms that alter protein synthesis and increase protein breakdown. Protein catabolism is associated with morbidity and mortality in critically ill children.

Objective

To demonstrate the effectiveness of the routinely used enteral nutrition support guideline in preventing muscle breakdown in critically ill children.

Methods

A prospective cohort study was conducted in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of a tertiary care hospital. Critically ill children (aged 1 month to 15 years) admitted to the PICU were enrolled. All patients were assessed for nutritional status and nutritional requirement. Enteral nutrition support following the guideline was initiated within the first 24 hours if no contraindic

SUBMITTER: Sirianansopa K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8808230 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature