Critical care: Meeting protein requirements without overfeeding energy

Volume: 11, Pages: e55 - e62
Published: Feb 1, 2016
Abstract
•Feeds with a NPE:gN ratio of >100:1 failed to meet protein requirements in 75% of the studied critically ill patients. •Protein prescription may be adequate in about 50% of patients with a feed NPE:gN ratio of >80:1. •Addition of protein ± carbohydrate supplements meets protein needs of most critically ill patients. •Patients 30, receiving significant NNE or hypocaloric feeding are most at risk from protein deficit. Background and aims...
Paper Details
Title
Critical care: Meeting protein requirements without overfeeding energy
Published Date
Feb 1, 2016
Volume
11
Pages
e55 - e62
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