Table 2 Clinical and nutritional events recorded in the study
Events | Group 1 (antioxidant vitamin intake 66–100% of RDA; n = 10) | Group 2 (antioxidant vitamin intake <66% of RDA; n = 30) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Days on MV | 4.0 ± 4.7 | 3.8 ± 2.2 | NS |
Mean SOFA change (mean ± SD) | 0.77 ± 1 | 1.48 ± 2.14 | 0.035 |
Mortality (n [%]) | 4 (40) | 18 (60) | NS |
Length of ICU stay (days; mean ± SD) | 35 ± 13 | 32 ± 11 | NS |
Type of nutrition (%) | NS | ||
Parenteral | 56 (5) | 20 (6) | |
Enteral | 33 (3) | 55 (17) | |
Mixed (enteral and parenteral) | 11 (2) | 25 (7) | |
Energy (mean ± SD) | 1,299 ± 708 | 1,081 ± 495 | NS |
Nitrogen (mean ± SD) | 11.82 ± 10.35 | 7.16 ± 5.41 | NS |
Carbohydrates (mean ± SD) | 180 ± 91 | 182 ± 83 | NS |
Fats (mean ± SD) | 47 ± 31 | 35 ± 27 | NS |