How soon should a well nourished critically ill patient with no GI access receive nutrition support?
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According to the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) guidelines, a well-nourished patient with no gastrointestinal (GI) access can safely wait up to 7 days before initiating parenteral nutrition (PN). This window allows clinicians to prioritize hemodynamic stabilization in the immediate aftermath of a critical illness, before initiating specialized nutrition support.
