Tag: Intubation

Recent clinical guidelines recommend initiating enteral nutrition within 24-48 hours of ICU admission for most critically ill patients, as early feeding can improve outcomes. This approach provides essential nutrients and offers significant benefits over delaying nutritional support. However, precise timing depends on the patient's condition and hemodynamic stability.

According to a study involving adult intensive care unit patients, early and adequate nutrition is a critical factor influencing patient recovery and outcomes. This is especially important for patients who cannot eat normally due to a breathing tube, prompting the question: how do people eat while intubated?