Tolerance of a Calorically Dense Enteral Nutrition Formula

Tolerance of a Calorically Dense Enteral Nutrition Formula

This prospective observational study seeks to demonstrate the ability to meet nutritional needs of a calorically dense enteral formula in critically ill patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult aged > 18 years
• Admitted to Medical ICU with expected admission of ≥ 3 days
• Established enteral access
• Having obtained his/her or legal representative's informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or lactating
• Condition which contraindicates enteral feeding (i.e. intestinal obstruction)
• Lack of enteral access
• Parenteral nutrition
• Any condition that would contraindicate use of the study product (i.e. need for severe fluid restriction, cow's milk protein allergy, etc.)
• Subject who in the Investigator's assessment cannot be expected to comply with study protocol
• Currently participating in another conflicting clinical trial.