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What impact does nutrient composition of enteral nutrition have on days of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients with diabetes?


Conclusion

There is insufficient evidence to determine whether the nutrient composition of EN has an impact on days of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients with diabetes. Further research is needed.


Grade V
Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Grade I - good; Grade II - fair; Grade III - limited; Grade IV - expert opinion; Grade V: not assignable
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Date of Literature Review for the Evidence Analysis: February 2006



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What impact does nutrient composition of enteral nutrition have on days of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients with diabetes?

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Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition in Diabetes 2006

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