Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an enteral tube feeding protocol on caloric and protein delivery to intensive care unit (ICU) patients. ⋯ Enteral tube feeding protocol is effective in improving feeding delivery in ICU patients independent of prokinetic agent use. Protocol for enteral tube feeding should be considered in the management of ICU patients, given the positive impact of this nonpharmacologic, non-interventional tool.