Impact of nutritional support on morbidity and mortality in critical illness

Authors

  • M. M. Berger CHU Vaudois, BH 08.612

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-011-0344-x

Abstract

Critically ill patients are particularly fragile and sensitive both to under- and overfeeding, which cause infections, prolonged ventilation and overmortality. The exact definition of energy requirements is therefore extremely important; indirect calorimetry remains the only reliable tool in the clinical setting; however, it is not always applicable.

Published

2011-11-28

How to Cite

Berger, M. M. (2011). Impact of nutritional support on morbidity and mortality in critical illness. Médecine Intensive Réanimation, 21(Suppl. 2), 406–411. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-011-0344-x

Issue

Section

Enseignement Supérieur En Réanimation