A review paper published in Critical Care highlights the importance of employing targeted nutritional care for critically ill patients. The sad truth, according to the article, is that current ICU nutrition delivery worldwide actually leads to “starvation” of these patients and is likely a major contributor to poor long-term quality of life outcomes. To better understand the nutrition delivery required in the post-ICU period, Dr. Wischmeyer urges physicians to take a moment to read the Minnesota Starvation Study and learn from its landmark lessons.

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