A 70-year-old man on ICU is being treated for severe sepsis. The dietitian calculates his energy requirements using a predictive equation. The patient...

Question

A 70-year-old man on ICU is being treated for severe sepsis. The dietitian calculates his energy requirements using a predictive equation. The patient weighs 80 kg. According to ESPEN guidelines, what is the recommended caloric target for critically ill patients in the early acute phase (days 1-3)?

Accepted Answer

Start with hypocaloric feeding at 70% of target (approximately 15-20 kcal/kg/day), gradually increasing to full target over 3-7 days

Answer

Full caloric target from day 1 (25-30 kcal/kg/day)

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No nutrition for the first 7 days

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50 kcal/kg/day to maximise recovery

Answer

Parenteral nutrition only for the first 5 days

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): ICU Nutrition - Early Feeding

A 70-year-old man on ICU is being treated for severe sepsis. The dietitian calculates his energy requirements using a predictive equation. The patient weighs 80 kg. According to ESPEN guidelines, what is the recommended caloric target for critically ill patients in the early acute phase (days 1-3)?