A multicentre, randomised controlled trial comparing the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of early nutritional support via the parenteral versus the enteral route in critically ill patients (CALORIES)

A multicentre, randomised controlled trial comparing the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of early nutritional support via the parenteral versus the enteral route in critically ill patients (CALORIES)

Background: Malnutrition is a common problem in critically ill patients in UK NHS critical care units. Early nutritional support is therefore recommended to address deficiencies in nutritional state and related disorders in metabolism. However, evidence is conflicting regarding the optimum route (pa...

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Main Authors: Sheila E Harvey, Francesca Parrott, David A Harrison, M Zia Sadique, Richard D Grieve, Ruth R Canter, Blair KP McLennan, Jermaine CK Tan, Danielle E Bear, Ella Segaran, Richard Beale, Geoff Bellingan, Richard Leonard, Michael G Mythen, Kathryn M Rowan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2016-04-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta20280

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