Nutritional Guidelines for Critically Ill Patients

This clinical summary compiles international consensus guidelines on nutrition support therapy in the intensive care unit (ICU). Drawing from leading authorities such as ESPEN, ASPEN/SCCM, and ESICM, the resource outlines evidence-based recommendations for energy and protein targets, initiation timing, and formula selection in critical care settings. It emphasizes the importance of early enteral nutrition (EN) over parenteral nutrition (PN) and provides clear protocols to guide feeding practices in adult ICU patients, including those with specific conditions such as acute pancreatitis.

What You’ll Learn to Improve Patient Care

Designed for HCPs in critical care, clinical nutrition, gastroenterology, and intensive medicine, this resource offers:

• Protein intake recommendations: 1.2–2.2 g/kg/day, adjusted by condition and phase

• Energy targets: 20–30 kcal/kg/day based on BMI and recovery status

• A rationale for using polymeric/whole protein formulas

• Timing and route of nutrition delivery with clinical thresholds for EN initiation

• Comparisons of international best practices to guide localized patient care

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More clinical context, evidence-based recommendations, and nutrition protocols for critical care are available in the full resource.