Amino acids intake in critically ill children on nutritional support
Moullet, C.; Jornod, N.; Depeyre, J.; Jotterand, C.; Perez, M.; Cotting, J. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2013 · Heft 3 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction: In critically ill children, proteins in nutritional support are very important, especially to preserve skeletal muscle mass and immune function. However, proteins can only be used optimally if amino acids meet the qualitative and quantitative needs for the organism. Currently no recommendation exists for this population. Objectives: The aim of this observational study was to assess essential amino acids (EAAs) and nonessential amino acids (ENAAs) intakes in critically ill children. Methods: Children with a nutritional support and length of stay in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit ≥72 hours were co…
