The Clinical Uncertainty During Protein Prescription in Critically Ill Latin American Patients

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https://doi.org/10.35454/rncm.v2n1.058

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EFFORT, Critical care, Protein dose, Nutritional support, Clinical trials bases on records

Abstract

The guidelines recommendation for protein dose in critically ill patients is 1.2 - 2.0 g/kg/d. Despite this recommendation, the actual amount delivered ranks between 0.5 and 3.8 g/kg/d therefore there is significant controversy in the amount of protein prescribed and delivered worldwide. This review approach
the clinical equipoise, or a state of genuine uncertainty about two (dosing) strategies for protein dose. In addition, highlight the limited contribution of Latin American (LATAM) patients in published Randomized Clinical Trials (ECAs) questioning the generalizability of their results. This manuscript outline evidence
for and against high protein dose and introduce the EFFORT trial which aims to answer the important question of what protein dose is the best for what type of patient?

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Published

2019-05-01

How to Cite

Ortiz-Reyes, L. A., & Heyland, D. (2019). The Clinical Uncertainty During Protein Prescription in Critically Ill Latin American Patients. Journal Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, 2(1), 47–53. https://doi.org/10.35454/rncm.v2n1.058

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