This research project aims to study the effect of optimal and individualised nutrition to patients with critical illness during the intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital admission, and until six months after admission. The investigators want to describe and compare the usual care with a dietitian-tailored nutrition care. The hypothesis is that dietitian-tailored nutrition care will result in a higher mean energy intake compared to usual care.
Admitted to the intensive care unit for >48 hours.
At least 18 years of age
Permanent living address in Norway
Death is imminent in the next 96 hours or there is a current treatment limitation in place or the patient is unlikely to survive to 180 days due to underlying/chronic illness
Dialysis dependent chronic renal failure
Suspected or known pregnancy
Wheelchair user
University Hospital of North Norway
Lead sponsor
The Northern Norway Health Authority
Collaborator
Karolinska University Hospital
Collaborator