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Nutritional Status In Critical Care Of Covid-19 Patients, Dolph Lewis Davis Iii Jan 2022

Nutritional Status In Critical Care Of Covid-19 Patients, Dolph Lewis Davis Iii

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Critical care nutrition is a poorly researched, and such a sudden pandemic event requiring manipulation of nutritional status via propofol-induced sedation for mechanical ventilation is potentially impactful on patient outcomes. This paper seeks to provide context to the impact of critical care protocols on the nutritional status of obese patients suffering from COVID-19.

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