Association between protein intake and functional capacity in critically ill patients: A retrospective cohort study.

Fábio AraújoJuan G Posadas-CallejaMaitreyi RamanMaureen ToshPaul E WischmeyerPriscilla BarretoChelsia Gillis

Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2024)

Protein dose 1.2-1.5 g/kg/day was associated with superior functional capacity at ICU discharge compared with other doses. Neither energy intake nor nutrition status modified functional capacity across groups; therefore, the results appear to be influenced by 1.2-1.5 g/kg/day.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
physical activity
protein protein
amino acid
binding protein
small molecule
mechanical ventilation