Nutrition therapy for ALI and ARDS

Anna Krzak; Melissa Pleva; Lena M Napolitano

doi:10.1016/j.ccc.2011.05.004

Nutrition therapy for ALI and ARDS

Crit Care Clin. 2011 Jul;27(3):647-59. doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2011.05.004.

Authors

Anna Krzak¹, Melissa Pleva, Lena M Napolitano

Affiliation

¹ Nutrition Services, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

PMID: 21742221
DOI: 10.1016/j.ccc.2011.05.004

Abstract

The importance of nutrition support in critically ill patients with acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) cannot be overstated. ALI and ARDS are characterized by a proinflammatory response associated with hypercatabolism that could lead to significant nutrition deficits. Nutrition support is necessary to prevent cumulative caloric deficits, malnutrition, loss of lean body mass, and deterioration of respiratory muscle strength. Furthermore, early delivery of enteral nutrition has been associated with the modulation of stress and the systemic immune response as well as the attenuation of disease severity.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acute Lung Injury / diet therapy*
Humans
Immunomodulation*
Nutritional Support / adverse effects
Nutritional Support / methods*
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Respiratory Distress Syndrome / diet therapy*