Nutrition support for critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: the Italian SIAARTI survey

Abstract Background Critically ill, COVID-19 patients are characterized by a hypermetabolic state and a reduced food intake and are at high risk of malnutrition and lean body mass loss. An appropriate metabolic-nutritional intervention aims to reduce complications and improve the clinical outcomes....

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Main Authors: Romano Tetamo, Ciro Fittipaldi, Salvatore Buono, Michele Umbrello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s44158-022-00063-6