Effect of standard- versus high-protein enteral feeding on rectus femoris muscle mass in mechanically ventilated traumatic brain injury: prospective randomized study.

Background: Critically ill patients with muscle wasting experience prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stays, delayed weaning, and higher mortality. Trauma-induced stress disrupts protein metabolism, leading to immunosuppression and muscle loss. This…

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