| Literature DB >> 29323759 |
Michelle Kozeniecki1, Heather Pitts2, Jayshil J Patel3.
Abstract
Despite recommendations for early enteral nutrition (EN) in critically ill patients, numerous factors contribute to incomplete delivery of EN, including insufficient nutrition risk screening in critically ill patients, underutilization of enteral feeding protocols, fixed rate-based enteral infusion targets with frequent EN interruption, and suboptimal provider practices regarding nutrition support therapy. The purpose of this narrative review is to identify common barriers to optimizing and delivering nutrition in critically ill patients, and suggest strategies and solutions to overcome barriers.Entities:
Keywords: critical care; enteral nutrition; intensive care; nutrition therapy; nutritional support; parenteral nutrition; patient care management
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29323759 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10051
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nutr Clin Pract ISSN: 0884-5336 Impact factor: 3.080