Deterioration of nutritional status at discharge in critically ill children with appropriate BMI and its association with clinical outcomes: a prospective observational study
A comprehensive nutritional assessment should be performed for children admitted with an appropriate BMI, feeding should not be delayed, adequate protein intake should be ensured, and indicators such as MUAC and SGNA should be considered in addition to BMI. These measures can improve clinical outcomes and reduce complications during the PICU stay.
Authors
- Zahra Vahdat Shariatpanahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8008-2493)
- Melika Hajimohammadebrahim‐Ketabforoush (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5931-6331)
- Seyedeh Masumeh Hashemi
- Somayeh Dayer
Institutions
- National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute (IR)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05790-7
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute