Jpen Parenter Enter
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Jpen Parenter Enter · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialProtein Requirements in the Critically Ill: A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Parenteral Nutrition.
Current recommendations for higher protein/amino acid provision in the critically ill are based on weak evidence. This double-blinded randomized controlled trial aimed to compare standard amino acid intake with the higher level recommended as the minimum for critically ill patients. ⋯ The higher level of amino acids was associated with small improvements in a number of different measures, supporting guideline recommendations for ICU patients. This trial was registered at Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (www.anzctr.org.au) as ACTRN12609000366257.