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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s44158-022-00063-6 |