Impact of implementing an evidence-based definition of enteral nutrition intolerance on nutrition delivery: A prospective, cross-sectional cohort study.
Siarhei LiauchonakSusan HamiltonJennifer D FranksCharles CallifAlireza Akhondi-AslKatelyn AriagnoNilesh M MehtaEnid E MartinezPublished in: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2022)
Modifying the EN intolerance definition of a nutrition algorithm did not change the time to 60% EN adequacy or total number of EN interruptions in critically ill children. EN intolerance and interruptions continue to limit nutrient delivery. Research on the best definition for EN intolerance and its effect on nutrition outcomes is needed.