High Protein Intake in Critically Ill Ventilated Patients

"Patients were randomly divided into two groups: Group (A): Enteral feeding with normal protein intake ( 1.0 gm pin /kg/day ) Group (B): Enteral feeding with high protein intake ( 1.5- gm open /kg/day ) -Patient's- nonprotein- caloric intake was calculated according to REE :(25xactual body weight in kg ) and received it as follow : 1/2 the calculated amount of caloric intake in DAY 1 3/4 of the calculated amount of caloric intake in DAY 2~-Full calculated caloric amount in DAY 3~This regimen was followed long as the patient was tolerating the amount of feeding, and in case of intolerance:~The volume of feeding boluses was decreased or Increase the time interval between boluses or IV metoclopramide or erythromycin was given"