The Impact of Higher Protein Intake in Patients with Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation

The Impact of Higher Protein Intake in Patients with Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation

Prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) is associated with poor outcomes and a high economic cost. The association between protein intake and PMV has rarely been investigated in previous studies. This study aimed to investigate the impact of protein intake on weaning from mechanical ventilation. Pati...

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Main Authors: Shih-Wei Huang, Horng-Chyuan Lin, Yu-Feng Chou, Ting-Yu Lin, Chun-Yu Lo, Hung-Yu Huang, Yueh-Fu Fang, Meng-Heng Hsieh, Shu-Min Lin, Yu-Lun Lo, Meng-Jer Hsieh, Kuo-Chin Kao, Chun-Yu Lin, Chung-Chi Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
protein
patients with PMV
prolonged mechanical ventilation
calories
albumin
whey protein
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/20/4395

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