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To analyse the nutrition/ Feeding initiated within 24 hours of admission in critical care unit

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Author Details : Jigna Rakesh Patel*

Volume : 7, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 54-59

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2024.010

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Abstract

Introduction: For critically ill patients admitted to the vital Care Unit (CCU), the first 24 hours after starting feeding are vital. By using a feeding protocol, the research attempts to evaluate the frequency of early feeding initiation and nutrition adequacy targets in order to address the widespread issue of inadequate nutrition. Even though there are constant discussions about the best feeding plans, following basic guidelines is essential. This study explores the effects of early nutrition beginning, acknowledging its importance in offering strong nutritional support for better outcomes in CCU patients. It is in line with guidelines that advocate early enteral feeding.
Materials and Methods: Over the course of a month, 200 patients admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) participated in a prospective, randomized, parallel-controlled clinical experiment. Data from patient records in the Solace hospital databases were used to analyze feeding procedures, including parenteral and enteral nutrition. Relationships between feeding modalities, patient outcomes, and early feeding initiation were investigated using statistical analysis.
Results and Discussion: 42.5% of the 200 patients started getting nutrition within 24 hours, demonstrating how urgently nutritional care is needed. A range of medical problems, such as diabetes and hypertension, were noted in the individuals. Feeding techniques included everything from liquid diets to customized plans like FD Soft DD and FD-CKD. The findings supports early enteral nutrition guidelines, which emphasize the critical role that early feeding plays in promoting immune function, lowering complications, promoting wound healing, and enhancing overall patient outcomes. Further investigation into the long-term consequences of early nutrition introduction may be necessary to have a thorough grasp of patient recovery and overall well being. Our comprehension of the intricate connection between a patient's results while receiving critical care and the early commencement of feeding is improved by this study.
Conclusion: This study highlights how crucial it is to start nutrition as soon as possible in the critical care unit (CCU) because it has a significant impact on patient outcomes, such as fewer problems and faster wound healing. The customized feeding strategy emphasizes the long-term advantages of early nutritional interventions and is backed by a wide spectrum of medical specialties. Subsequent investigations ought to concentrate on examining the enduring consequences and compliance with protocols to guarantee all-encompassing and prompt nutritional approaches in critical care supervision.

Keywords: Nutrition that is critical, Individualized, and Started early

How to cite : Patel J R, To analyse the nutrition/ Feeding initiated within 24 hours of admission in critical care unit. J Nutr Metab Health Sci 2024;7(2):54-59

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