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D W Wilmore, W S McDougal, J P Peterson

    The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nutritional support for critically ill patients has advanced significantly, allowing safe daily provision of 3000-4000 calories and essential nutrients. High carbohydrate and protein formulas are optimal for maintaining body protein and supporting organ function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Critical care medicine
    • Nutritional science
    • Clinical nutrition

    Background:

    • Historically, starvation was common practice for febrile, critically ill patients.
    • Modern medicine now emphasizes aggressive nutritional support for these patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the evolution and current practices of nutritional support in critically ill patients.
    • To highlight the benefits of specific nutrient compositions and delivery methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical practices and current advancements in nutritional support.
    • Discussion of various nutrient delivery methods: oral, enteral, and parenteral.
    • Analysis of optimal nutrient compositions for critically ill patients.

    Main Results:

    • Nutritional support has progressed from starvation to providing 3000-4000 calories and essential nutrients daily.
    • Nutrient mixtures rich in carbohydrates and proteins are effective for preserving body protein and supporting organ function.
    • A variety of feeding methods and products are available for physicians.

    Conclusions:

    • Adequate nutritional support is crucial for critically ill patients.
    • Current strategies allow safe and effective delivery of high-calorie, nutrient-dense formulas.
    • Ongoing advancements provide physicians with diverse options for optimizing patient nutrition.

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