Individualised energy and protein targets achieved during intensive care admission are associated with lower mortality in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients: The COFEED-19 study.

Background & Aims: Malnutrition is prevalent among COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and it is associated with poor survival. Customized nutrition plays a vital role in enhancing outcomes for this patient population. This study explores the association between energy and protein intake and 90-day mortality in invasively mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients, utilizing fat-free mass (FFM) and actual body weight (ABW) for nutritional requirements.

Current insights in ICU nutrition: tailored nutrition.

Purpose Of Review: To summarize recent research on critical care nutrition focusing on the optimal composition, timing, and monitoring of enteral feeding strategies for (post)-ICU patients. We provide new insights on energy and protein recommendations, feeding intolerance, and describe nutritional practices for coronavirus disease 2019 ICU patients.

Recent Findings: The use of indirect calorimetry to establish individual energy requirements for ICU patients is considered the gold standard.