Muscle Mass Preservation in Critically Ill Patients: From Evidence to Clinical Practice

Muscle loss in the ICU is not inevitable; it is predictable and treatable. In this technical document, Dr. Haroldo Falcão Ramos da Cunha, a specialist in Intensive Care Medicine, Nutrition, and Enteral and Parenteral Nutritional Therapy, clearly explains how hypercatabolism, anabolic resistance, and calorie-protein deficits impact clinical outcomes and long-term functionality. Based on robust evidence and updated guidelines (ASPEN/ESPEN), the content demonstrates how properly administered enteral nutrition is a game-changer in clinical practice.