Abstract
Protein calorie malnutrition is a concern in critically ill patients. Prospective studies to define the ideal calorie/protein intake to administer not only to meet requirements but also to change outcome are lacking. Strack van Schijndel and colleagues have observed an improvement in survival when patients reach the calorie target according to indirect calorimetry and a protein intake of greater than 1.2 g/kg per day. Their prospective observational study sheds new light on this field.
Highlights
Pierre SingerSee related research by Strack van Schijndel et al, http://ccforum.com/content/13/4/R132
Using energy targeting and adequate protein calorie supply, Strack van Schijndel and colleagues [1] have reported an improvement in the outcome of critically ill patients
Enteral feeding has become the first line for nutritional support in critically ill patients [2]
Summary
See related research by Strack van Schijndel et al, http://ccforum.com/content/13/4/R132
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