Authors: Hayes GL, McKinzie BP, Bullington WM, Cooper TB, Pilch NA
Citation: AACN Adv Crit Care 2011 Oct-Dec;22(4):301-16; quiz 317-8
PMID : 22064578, Journal: AACN Adv Crit Care, 22, 4
Date created: 2011-11-08
Abstract
Poor nutritional intake during critical illness can contribute to increased morbidity and mortality. Although nutrition strategies for critically ill patients attempt to provide essential macronutrients, recent evidence suggests that certain micronutrients and supplements may improve wound healing and decrease infectious and inflammatory complications. This review will focus on mechanism of action, adverse effects and drug interactions reported in the literature, and appropriate dosing and outcomes data for specific nutritional supplements in various critically ill adult populations.