Provision and Assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the Pediatric Critically Ill Patient

Based on observational studies, malnutrition, including obesity, is associated with adverse clinical outcomes, including longer periods of ventilation, higher risk of hospital-acquired infection, longer PICU and hospital stay, and increased mortality. We recommend that patients in the PICU undergo detailed nutrition assessment within 48 h of admission. Furthermore, as patients are at risk of nutrition deterioration during hospitalization, which can adversely affect clinical outcomes, we suggest that the nutrition status of patients be reevaluated at least weekly throughout hospitalization. (S - Strong, VL - Very Low)