Timing of IV nutrition in critically ill patients
This trial tests whether giving IV nutrition (supplemental parenteral nutrition) at different times helps critically ill patients who are not getting enough calories from tube feeding alone. It may improve recovery for people with organ failure in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have at least one organ failing (like heart, lungs, or kidneys) within the first day in the ICU
- Doctors expect you to stay in the ICU for more than 3 days
- Tube feeding (feeding through a tube) is started within 48 hours of being in the ICU
- After 3 days, tube feeding provides less than half of the calories you need
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