Early versus Late Parenteral Nutrition in Critically Ill Adults

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Authors

Michaël P. Casaer · Catholic University of America

Dieter Mesotten · KU Leuven

Greet Hermans · Catholic University of America

Pieter Wouters · KU Leuven

Miet Schetz · KU Leuven

Geert Meyfroidt · Catholic University of America

Sophie Van Cromphaut ·

Abstract

Late initiation of parenteral nutrition was associated with faster recovery and fewer complications, as compared with early initiation. (Funded by the Methusalem program of the Flemish government and others; EPaNIC ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00512122.).

Topics & Keywords

Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Abdominal Surgery and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 365, Issue 6, pp. 506-517

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1102662

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