Enteral Feeding
Conditions
Brief summary
This prospective observational study seeks to demonstrate the ability to meet nutritional needs of a calorically dense enteral formula in critically ill patients.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adult aged \> 18 years * Admitted to Medical ICU with expected admission of ≥ 3 days * Established enteral access * Having obtained his/her or legal representative's informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant or lactating * Condition which contraindicates enteral feeding (i.e. intestinal obstruction) * Lack of enteral access * Parenteral nutrition * Any condition that would contraindicate use of the study product (i.e. need for severe fluid restriction, cow's milk protein allergy, etc.) * Subject who in the Investigator's assessment cannot be expected to comply with study protocol * Currently participating in another conflicting clinical trial.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily percentage of caloric nutritional goal met | First 3 days in the ICU |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily percentage of protein goal met | First 5 days in the ICU |
| Adverse events and serious adverse events | First 5 days in the ICU |
Countries
United States