RCT | Higher protein dosing did not improve outcomes in critically ill patients with high nutritional risk

The effect of higher protein dosing in critically ill patients with high nutritional risk (EFFORT Protein): an international, multicentre, pragmatic, registry-based randomised trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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Researchers aimed to test the hypothesis that a higher dose of protein provided to critically ill patients would improve clinical outcomes.

Here's what they found 🧵 /4 https://t.co/C5JswTr82o

— The Lancet (@TheLancet) January 26, 2023