Nutrition in ICU

One might want to refer to some guidelines: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30348463/

  • Generally require 25-35 kcal/kg/day
  • 10ml/h "gut protective"/trophic vs 30ml/h - see trust guidelines
  • Resting energy expenditure

refeeding syndrome

  • underfeeding >= 5 days
  • implications:
    • IV thiamine
    • low caloric intake
    • check relevant electrolytes

#icu #incomplete

https://derangedphysiology.com/main/required-reading/endocrinology-metabolism-and-nutrition/Chapter%20511/summary-guidelines-nutritional-support-icu
https://emcrit.org/ibcc/food/