Low serum albumin levels are very common in critically ill patients, with reported incidences
as high as 40–50%. This condition appears to be associated with alterations in the degree of …

Enteral feeding intolerance (EFI) is a common feature in critically ill patients worldwide.
However, there is no clear, widely agreed‐upon definition available, with various studies …

The American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM), which honors individuals for their
achievements and contributions to multidisciplinary critical care medicine, is the consultative …

Background Low concentrations of albumin in serum and long gastric emptying times have
been returned to normal in dogs by salt and water restriction, or a high protein intake. We …

Upper digestive intolerance during enteral nutrition in crit... : Critical Care Medicine Upper
digestive intolerance during enteral nutrition in critically ill patients: Frequency, risk factors, and …

Mechanical ventilation (MV) can be lifesaving by maintaining gas exchange until the
underlying disorders are corrected, but it is associated with numerous organ-system …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this project was to describe current nutrition support
practice in the critical care setting and to identify interventions to target for quality …

Physiologic alterations are frequently evident in critically ill patients. These alterations can
significantly affect the pharmacokinetics of drugs used in this patient population …

Objective: Current guidelines recommend enteral nutrition in critically ill adults; however,
poor gastric motility often prevents nutritional targets being met. We hypothesized that early …

Background Nutritional support is an essential component of critical care. Malnutrition has
been associated with poor outcomes among patients in intensive care units (ICUs) …