Decline in muscle mass during ICU admission.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Included and randomized in the study within 48 hours after ICU admission. - Expected to stay on the ICU for at least 72 hours. - Complete enteral nutrition. Or enteral nutrition in combination with parenteral or oral nutrition.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Complete parenteral feeding -> administration of ProSource not possible -Chronic renal failure or hepatic encephalopathy -> absolute contraindications of supplemental protein -Acute kidney injury without CVVH or IHD -> relative contra-indication.22 -Poor prognosis (Anticipated mortality within 72 hours) -Progressive neuro-muscular disease or neurotrauma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle thickness of the mid-upper arm, forearm and thigh measured by ultrasonography | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • muscle quality (echogenicity determined with ultrasonography); • nutritional state and hydration status (Biva measurement); • muscle force (MRC-sum and handgrip force); • functional status (DEMMI); • quality of life (EQ-5D); | — |
Contacts
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