title: Enteral nutrition in the critically ill.
abstract: Although total parenteral nutrition has greatly influenced the clinical management of the critically ill, enteral nutrition can provide much needed support in the intensive care unit. In order to employ the best enteral nutrition, one must understand its rationale, delivery principles, equipment, feeding techniques, and diets, as well as patient selection and monitoring.
authors.affiliation: Harrison Department of Surgical Research, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Koruda
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Guenter
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Rombeau
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005526:Food, Formulated; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male