Comparison of the effect of three different protein content enteral diets on serum levels of proteins, nitrogen balance, and energy expenditure in critically ill infants: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Comparison of the effect of three different protein content enteral diets on serum levels of proteins, nitrogen balance, and energy expenditure in critically ill infants: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Nutritional support is essential in the care of critically ill children since malnutrition in this population is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Injury in patients admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICU) results in a catabolic state and augmented prot...

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Main Authors: Reyes Fernández, Javier Urbano, Ángel Carrillo, Ana Vivanco, María José Solana, Corsino Rey, Jesús López-Herce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Children
Intensive care
Nutrition
Enteral feeding
Protein intake
Protein balance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3686-8

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