Table 3.
Nutritional and clinical outcomes according to NST consultation after propensity score matching
| Variable | Non-NST (n=102) | NST (n=102) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total delivered/required caloric ratio in TICU (%) | 66.7±37.6 | 80.4±30.1 | 0.007 |
| Total delivered/required protein ratio in TICU (%) | 68.3±54.7 | 93.1±36.0 | <0.001 |
| Adequate calorie supply in TICU | 28 (31.8) | 44 (43.1) | 0.109 |
| Adequate protein supply in TICU | 23 (25.8) | 49 (48.0) | 0.002 |
| Duration of TICU admission (day) | 6.6±5.5 | 8.7±10.3 | 0.074 |
| Duration of hospitalization (day) | 23.4±15.9 | 29.4±19.8 | 0.018 |
| ICU mortality | 5 (4.9) | 8 (7.8) | 0.390 |
| Overall mortality | 6 (5.9) | 9 (8.8) | 0.421 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
NST: nutrition support team; TICU: trauma intensive care unit; ICU: intensive care unit.