TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Nutrition Support A1 - Aldeguer, Ylaine Rose T A1 - Wilson, Sara A1 - Kohli-Seth, Roopa A2 - Oropello, John M. A2 - Pastores, Stephen M. A2 - Kvetan, Vladimir PY - 1 T2 - Critical Care AB - KEY POINTSMalnutrition is associated with increased mortality and remains an underdiagnosed condition affecting critically ill patients. Timely and adequate screening is important to identify patients who are at risk.Early enteral nutrition has been proven to be beneficial in ICU patients. Every effort should be made to initiate enteral nutrition within 48 hours of ICU admission unless clinically contraindicated.Developing feeding protocols has been shown to increase nutrient administration and utilization of enteral nutrition in critically ill patients. Identifying procedures that focus on the use of promotility agents and avoiding unnecessary feeding interruptions is essential.Inappropriate parenteral nutrition use has been associated with increased risk of infectious and metabolic complications. Delaying initiation of parenteral nutrition for at least 7 days may be prudent. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1136414584 ER -