Nutritional procedures and individualised energy and protein targets
critically ill
CRITICALLY ILL
Nasogastric (NG) tubes were inserted as part of routine clinical care for mechanically ventilated patients. Following confirmation of correct tip position, according to national standardsOnce reviewed by the ICU dietitian, feed volumes and compositions were adjusted according to individualised targets for energy and protein. Energy targets were mostly determined using the modified Penn State Equation (using actual body weight), the most accurate when compared to indirect calorimetry in critically ill adults