Protein Requirements in Critically Ill Older Adults.
Critically ill elderly patients' nutritional needs are not well understood and vary with the phase of illness and recovery. Patients' nutritional needs should be assessed early in hospitalization and re-assessed throughout the stay with additional attention during the transitions from critical illness, to severe illness, to post-hospital rehabilitation. In this review, we summarize recent findings and highlight recommendations for protein supplementation in critically ill geriatric patients throughout the stages of recovery. Future research specifically focusing on protein dose, its relationship with caloric needs, and delivery modality must be conducted to provide more specific guidelines for clinical practice.
['Deer|Rachel R|RR|', 'Volpi|Elena|E|']
D000367:Age Factors D000368:Aged D000369:Aged, 80 and over D000375:Aging D001823:Body Composition D016638:Critical Illness D004044:Dietary Proteins D019587:Dietary Supplements D002149:Energy Intake D015577:Geriatric Assessment D006760:Hospitalization D006801:Humans D008875:Middle Aged D009752:Nutritional Status D018529:Nutritional Support D064167:Recommended Dietary Allowances D012307:Risk Factors
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