The role of energy and nutritional support in the intensive care unit.

Berger, M.M.; Chioléro, R.L.

doi:10.1038/ncpendmet0839

The role of energy and nutritional support in the intensive care unit.

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serval:BIB_28B9CA1A2241

Type

Article: article from journal or magazin.

Publication sub-type

Editorial

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Publications

Institution

UNIL/CHUV

Title

The role of energy and nutritional support in the intensive care unit.

Journal

Nature clinical practice. Endocrinology & Metabolism

Author(s)

Berger M.M., Chioléro R.L.

ISSN

1745-8374[electronic]

Publication state

Published

Issued date

2008

Volume

Number

Pages

378-379

Language

english

Abstract

Malnutrition is common in critically ill, hospitalized patients and so represents a major problem for intensive care. Nutritional support can be beneficial in such cases and may help preserve vital organ and immune function. Energy requirements, route of delivery and potential complications of nutritional support are discussed in this paper.

Keywords

Critical Illness/therapy, Energy Intake, Humans, Intensive Care/methods, Nutritional Support/methods

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oai:serval.unil.ch:BIB_28B9CA1A2241

DOI

10.1038/ncpendmet0839

Pubmed

18477985

Web of science

000256917200008

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22/01/2009 14:38