Table 4. Physical examination and biochemical values of 150 critically ill patients.
| Physical examination | Not | Once after admission | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edema | 110 (73.4) | - | 36 (24.2) | 4 (2.4) | - | |
| Weight changes | 103 (68.6) | 12 (8) | 35 (23.4)* | - | - | |
| Dehydration | - | - | 150 (100) | - | - | |
| State of bloating and abdominal discomfort | 117 (78) | - | 33 (22) | - | - | |
| GRV monitoring | 24 (16) | 25 (16.6) | 101 (67.4) | - | - | |
| Clinical signs of vitamin and mineral deficiencies | 36 (24) | - | - | 114 (76) | - | |
| Gastrointestinal complications | 51 (34) | - | 99 (66) | - | - | |
| Patient's MAC | 109 (72.6) | 30 (20) | - | 11 (7.4) | - | |
| Biochemical value | ||||||
| CBC/diff | 28 (18.6) | - | 85 (56.6) | 30 (20) | 7 (4.7) | |
| FBS | 5 (3.3) | - | 134 (89.3) | 10 (6.7) | 1 (0.7) | |
| Lipid profile | 110 (73.4) | - | 23 (15.3) | 7 (4.6) | 10 (6.7) | |
| BUN and creatinine | 2 (1.3) | 123 (82) | - | 25 (16.7) | - | |
| Calcium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus | 93 (62) | - | 10 (6.6) | 45 (30) | 2 (1.4) | |
| Vitamin B12 | 137 (91.3) | - | - | - | 13 (8.7) | |
| TIBC, Fe | 145 (96.7) | - | - | - | 5 (3.3) | |
| U/A | - | - | - | 150 (100) | - | |
| Output and consistency of stool measurement | - | - | 132 (88) | - | 18 (12) | |
All of variables were shown number (%).
GRV, gastric residual volume; MAC, mid-arm circumference; CBC, cell blood count; FBS, fasting blood sugar; BUN: blood urea nitrogen; TIBC, total iron-binding capacity; Fe, iron; U/A, urine analysis.
*Estimation ideal body weight.