Keywords

anthropometry, enteral nutrition, immunonutrition, indirect calorimetry, nutrition support, parenteral nutrition, pediatric patients

Authors

1. Irving, Sharon Y. PhD, CRNP, FCCM, FAAN
2. Guenter, Peggi PhD, RN, FAAN
3. Mehta, Nilesh M. MD

Abstract

Abstract: Optimal nutrition support in critically ill children is associated with improved outcomes and decreased mortality. Nutrition provision often competes with other care priorities in critically ill patients. The pediatric critical care nutrition support guidelines supplement clinician knowledge and inform best practices for nutrition therapy in this vulnerable patient population.