Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: We recruited 499 patients in this retrospective observational study. We evaluated SAP incidence within 14 days from admission. Patients were divided into an EEN group and a late EN group (LEN; start later than EEN). We compared groups regarding background and length of ICU/ hospital stay. RESULTS: EN was started within 48 hours in 236 patients. SAP was diagnosed in 94 patients (18.8%), with most in the LEN group (28.1% vs. 8.5%). Median [interquartile range] lengths of hospitalization (22 [12-30] days vs. 35 [20-45] days) and ICU stay (4 [2-5] days vs. 6 [3-8] days) were longer in the LEN group. EEN reduced the incidence of SAP. By contrast, consciousness disturbance and worsening consciousness level increased the SAP incidence. Increased age and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score were associated with start of prolonged EN. CONCLUSIONS: We found that EEN may reduce SAP risk.
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Authors | Atsushi Mizuma, Shizuka Netsu, Masaki Sakamoto, Sachiko Yutani, Eiichiro Nagata, Shunya Takizawa |
Journal | The Journal of international medical research
(J Int Med Res)
Vol. 49
Issue 11
Pg. 3000605211055829
(Nov 2021)
ISSN: 1473-2300 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 34796764
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Observational Study)
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Topics |
- Brain Ischemia
(therapy)
- Critical Care Outcomes
- Enteral Nutrition
- Humans
- Intensive Care Units
- Ischemic Stroke
- Length of Stay
- Stroke
(therapy)
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