Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
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Multicenter Study
Burden and Outcome of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Study.
Vitamin D deficiency is a prevalent condition among critically ill patients. Information about the relationship between vitamin D levels and outcomes in the intensive care unit (ICU) is sparse. ⋯ Vitamin D insufficiency is common in critically ill patients (69%); it is associated with more severity of illness, but it is not an independent risk factor for longer ICU stay or mortality.