Nutritional Assessment and Adapted Therapeutic Measurements in Critically Ill Patients

Dear Colleagues,

In the intensive care unit (ICU), nutritional assessment presents unique challenges due to the complex and dynamic nature of critical illness. Critically ill patients often experience metabolic disturbances due to severe inflammatory responses and organ dysfunction, which can significantly impact their nutritional status. Furthermore, factors such as prolonged fasting, increased metabolic demands, and altered nutrient utilization further complicate the assessment and provision of adequate nutrition in this population. The use of indirect calorimetry has emerged as a valuable tool for assessing energy expenditure in critically ill patients. Metabolic profiling may also provide valuable insights into the metabolic state of critically ill patients. Close monitoring of nutritional intake, metabolic parameters, and body composition is essential to optimize nutritional support and improve patient outcomes in the ICU.

This Special Issue will include manuscripts focusing on nutritional assessment through various available techniques, such as bioelectrical impedance, computed tomography, and ultrasound. Additionally, research on metabolic profiling in different types of critically ill patients will be welcome, as well as original articles dedicated to adapted nutritional support based on body composition.

Dr. Liliana Mirea
Guest Editors

Dr. Cristian Cobilinschi
Guest Editor Assistant

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