Category: Critical care nutrition

During critical illness, patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) experience a profound hypermetabolic state, leading to rapid muscle loss and potential malnutrition. Understanding which nutrients are beneficial for a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome is a crucial component of supportive care to mitigate these effects, enhance immune function, and support overall recovery.

Malnutrition is highly prevalent among critically ill patients, with prevalence rates ranging from 38% to 78%. A crucial part of intensive care is providing nutritional support that is tailored to each patient's changing metabolic and nutritional needs.