Tag: Mechanical ventilation

According to the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), predictive equations for determining energy expenditure are notoriously inaccurate in critically ill patients, sometimes over- or underestimating needs by 500-1000 kcal/day. This highlights why indirect calorimetry (IC) is the gold standard method used to measure the resting energy expenditure on a mechanically ventilated patient, providing crucial data for personalized nutritional support.

Malnutrition is common in critically ill patients, especially those on mechanical ventilation, and can worsen clinical outcomes. Knowing if you can eat with mechanical ventilation and how nutrients are delivered is crucial for understanding patient care and recovery.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition where lung inflammation leads to severely impaired gas exchange. A lesser-known but crucial aspect of treatment is nutritional support, which plays a pivotal role in mitigating muscle loss and supporting the immune system during recovery. This article explains what is nutritional management for ARDS and why it is vital for patient outcomes.