RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Rizzo, Toni
T1 Nutrition Therapy Affects Outcomes in Malnourished Critically Ill Adults
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2015
FD SAGE Publications
VO 15
IS 3
SP 18
OP 21
DO 10.1177/1559897715579657
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/3/18.abstract
AB New characteristics for the assessment of malnutrition in adult patients, including energy intake, weight loss, subcutaneous fat and muscle mass loss, fluid accumulation, and grip strength are applicable to intensive care unit patients. Malnutrition in these patients, including critically ill obese patients, is associated with increased mortality.