Protein Requirements for Critically Ill Patients With Renal and Liver Failure
Patel J, McClain C, Sarav M, Hamilton‐Reeves J, Hurt R. Protein Requirements for Critically Ill Patients With Renal and Liver Failure. Nutrition In Clinical Practice 2017, 32: 101s-111s. PMID: 28208022, DOI: 10.1177/0884533616687501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDecompensated liver cirrhosisAcute kidney injuryAcute liver failureNegative nitrogen balanceMuscle wastingRenal replacement therapyCritically ill patientsRespiratory failureLiver dysfunctionReplacement therapyKidney injuryLiver failureLiver cirrhosisAmino acid lossesICU admissionIncreased riskOptimal protein supplementationSevere formIll patientsCritical illnessNitrogen balanceProtein abnormalitiesAssociated with proteolysisProtein requirementsAcid loss