Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is associated with favorable outcomes in patients with sepsis: an updated meta-analysis.

Chenyang WangDong HanXiaojing FengJing Wu

Published in: The Journal of international medical research (2021)

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation might be associated with reduced mortality in patients with sepsis, especially those with gastrointestinal dysfunction. Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acid administration could shorten DMV and ICU LOS.

Keyphrases

fatty acid
intensive care unit
systematic review
acute kidney injury
septic shock
risk factors
mechanical ventilation
skeletal muscle
acute respiratory distress syndrome
glycemic control