The efficacy of calorimetry-based nutritional support versus Recommended Dietary Intake-based nutritional support in the successful weaning of chronically ventilated patients: A study protocol for a double blind randomized controlled trial
Mechanically ventilated patients are weaned during acute care hospitalization when it is determined that they are ready for withdrawal. If weaning fails, patients are admitted to a rehabilitation medical center for continued supportive care and additional weaning attempts.
This study's objective is to increase the success rate of weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV), and to shorten the overall weaning period by tailoring the patient's caloric intake according to their individually measured energy needs.
This trial aims to examine the safety and efficacy of a nutritional diet based on an individual's measured caloric needs in terms of weaning rates and weaning time.
Authors hypothesize that calorimetry-based nutrition plan will prove to be superior in both success rate and time to successful weaning compared to the standard nutrition plan based on the REE formula during the weaning process.
Article details:
- Title: The efficacy of calorimetry-based nutritional support versus Recommended Dietary Intake-based nutritional support in the successful weaning of chronically ventilated patients: A study protocol for a double blind randomized controlled trial
- Authors: Mila Fradkin, Maya Elyashiv, Michael Brik, Michal G. Kait, Dov Albukerk, Pierre Singer, Rachel Dankner
- Published in: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN; Volume 54, January 12, 2023
- Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.01.003
