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Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the impact of continuous versus intermittent enteral feeding in critically ill patients

Abstract

IntroductionEnteral nutrition (EN) is the recommended nutritional support in most critically ill populations. When given by feeding tube, EN may be administered either continuously or intermittently. It is unclear which approach is superior in reducing gastrointestinal complications—such as diarrhea—and meeting nutritional targets. The main objectives of this systematic review and meta-analysis are to (1) determine whether continuous or …

Authors

Acharya LS; Clayton AM; Mbuagbaw L; Oczkowski S; Rochwerg B; Tsang J; Campbell K; Dearness K; Dionne JC

Journal

Systematic Reviews, Vol. 13, No. 1,

Publisher

Springer Nature

DOI

10.1186/s13643-024-02652-8

ISSN

2046-4053