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Early Versus Late Enteral Nutrition in the Pediatric Critically-Ill Trauma Patient: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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This retrospective study examines whether starting enteral feeding within 48 hours of PICU admission improves outcomes in critically-ill pediatric trauma patients, specifically measuring impact on length of stay and ventilator duration. The research also identifies clinical barriers that delay nutritional support initiation in this vulnerable population.

Key takeaways

  • Early enteral nutrition (within 48h) may reduce PICU length of stay in critically-ill pediatric trauma patients.
  • Timing of enteral feeding initiation impacts ventilator days in pediatric trauma populations.
  • Identifying barriers to early feeding can improve nutritional support protocols in PICU trauma care.
  • Retrospective analysis provides real-world evidence for enteral nutrition timing in pediatric critical care.

Keywords

Pediatric Critical Care Enteral Nutrition Trauma Mechanical Ventilation Intensive Care Outcomes Nutritional Support Timing

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#PediatricTrauma #CriticalCareNutrition #PICU #EnteralFeeding

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Early Versus Late Enteral Nutrition in the Pediatric Critically-Ill Trauma Patient: A Retrospective Cohort Study. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-01-22. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9679?via_space=staycurrentmd

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