Diarrhea and Stipsis in Critically Ill Patients (NUTRITI)

Gastrointestinal Complications of Artificial Nutrition in ICU: a Prospective Observational Study (NUTRITI)

This study prospectively observed the complications intended as diarrhea or sti-sis that critically ill patients developed within 7 days after ICU admission.

In addition, secondary aims investigated through bioimpedenziometry the loss of lean body mass and changes in phase angle during the same period of ICU stay.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ICU ANTICIPATED LENGTH OF STAY > 72 HOURS
• AGE > 18 YEARS
• NEED FOR ARTIFICIAL NUTRITION

Exclusion Criteria:

• AGE < 18 YEARS
• ICU ANTICIPATED LENGTH OF STAY < 72 HOURS
• NO NEED FOR ARTIFICIAL NUTRITION
• BMI<16 KG/M2