Guideline · Position statement or standards
Nutritional support for children during critical illness: European Society of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) metabolism, endocrine and nutrition section position statement and clinical recommendations.
- Gastrointestinal and nutrition
- Medical
- Nursing
- Nutrition
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Summary
ESPNIC's metabolism, endocrine and nutrition section presents a position statement with 32 recommendations on nutritional assessment and support in critically ill infants and children. Fifteen clinical questions were addressed through systematic literature search, SIGN grading, meta-analyses where feasible, and modified Delphi voting. Strong consensus was achieved for two-thirds of recommendations, though the underlying evidence was generally of low quality. It offers practical guidance for PICU clinicians on areas not covered by earlier guidelines.
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