Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialHigh-protein hypocaloric vs normocaloric enteral nutrition in critically ill patients: A randomized clinical trial.
Appropriate caloric intake in critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition is controversial. This study evaluates the impact of different caloric regimens on severity of organ failure measured with Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA). ⋯ Hyperproteic, hypocaloric nutrition did not show different outcomes compared to normocaloric nutrition, except lower insulin requirements. Hypocaloric nutrition could provide a more physiologic approach with lower need for care and metabolic impact.