Application Of Early Enteral Nutrition Support In Critically Ill Patients

Objective To investigate the effect of early enteral nutrition support in treatment of critically ill patients.Methods 46 patients who had been in ICU were randomly divided into experimental group and contral group.The experimental group accepted early enteral nutrition within 24-48 hours following admission to ICU. The results of nutrition support were analysed. Results The differences of prealbumin ,nitrogen balance and liver function were observed between the two groups(P<0.05). Compared with the contral group ,the time of target volume of the experimental group was shorter significantly(P<0 . 05). The mechanically ventilated time and the average ICU stay were also notably shortened in the experimental group(P<0.05) .Conclusionâ‘ early enteral nutrition improved nutrition status.â‘¡early enteral nutrition by naso-jejunal tube in critically ill patients was more effective than by naso-gastric tube.â‘¢early enteral nutrition shorten mechanical ventilation time and the average ICU stay.