Early enteral feeding, balanced macronutrients.
Initiation
- • Start enteral within 24-48h of ICU admission
- • 20-25 kcal/kg/day initially
- • 1.2-2 g/kg/day protein in critically ill
Route
- • EN preferred
- • PN only if EN contraindicated >7d
Monitoring
- • Daily review of intake / tolerance
- • Refeeding screen if undernourished
Pearls
- • Watch for refeeding syndrome (low PO4, K, Mg) in first 5 days
- • Hold EN for haemodynamic instability
Educational support only — follow institutional ICU protocols.
