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Aims
(i) Introduce concepts and ideas being
researched on ICU nutrition surrounding
sarcopenia
(ii)Highlight how nutritional intervention is
tailored to tackle sarcopenia and improve
outcomes
Recap…
Sarcopenia is defined as:
The progressive and generalized loss of
skeletal muscle mass and strength, with risk
of adverse outcomes
D1+2: ?permissive under-feeding
D3+: meet targets, minimise deficits
Gentile et al, (2012)
The benefits of nutritional support
The benefits of nutritional support
ABSORPTION
UTILISATION
ANABOLIC effect
Bear et al (2017), Crit Care
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