Nutrition support for critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: the Italian SIAARTI survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Critically ill, COVID-19 patients are characterized by a hypermetabolic state and a reduced food intake and are at high risk of malnutrition and lean body mass loss. An appropriate metabolic-nutritional intervention aims to reduce complications and improve the clinical outcomes. We conducted a cross-sectional, multicenter, observational, nationwide online survey involving Italian Intensivists to assess the nutritional practices in critically ill patients with COVID-19.

Results

A group of experts in nutrition of the Italian Society of Anaesthesia Analgesia Resuscitation and Intensive Care (SIAARTI) developed a 24-item questionnaire; the 9000 members of the Society were invited to participate through emails and social networks. Data was collected from June 1 to Augu

SUBMITTER: Tetamo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9361260 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature