The effect of higher versus lower protein delivery in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

The effect of higher versus lower protein delivery in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background The optimal protein dose in critical illness is unknown. We aim to conduct a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the effect of higher versus lower protein delivery (with similar energy delivery between groups) on clinical and patient-centered outco...

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Main Authors: Zheng-Yii Lee, Cindy Sing Ling Yap, M. Shahnaz Hasan, Julia Patrick Engkasan, Mohd Yusof Barakatun-Nisak, Andrew G. Day, Jayshil J. Patel, Daren K. Heyland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Critical illness
Protein
Nutrition support
Muscle
Systematic review
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03693-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03693-4

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