Managing Feeding Intolerance in Respiratory Failure Patients
Introduction
Critical illness is often associated with catabolism. Consequently, providing nutritional support to those
who cannot eat is essential to prevent malnutrition in the critical care setting.1 When considering nutrition
support in the critical care unit (ICU), certain comorbidities should be taken into careful consideration when
formulating an enteral feeding plan. For exa...
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Authors

Dr Ione de Brito-Ashurst
Specialist Cardiorespiratory Dietitian and AICU Lead