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Table 1 Study demographics. Qualitative variables are described as values and percentages (%); quantitative variables as medians [95% CI]

From: Reliability of ultrasound measurements of quadriceps muscle thickness in critically ill patients

 

N = 29

Age (years)

64 [60–69]

Body mass index (kg/m2)

24 [22–27]

SAPS II

49 [42–56]

Vasopressors

12 (41)

Mechanical ventilation

23 (79)

Renal replacement therapy

8 (28)

Continuous sedation

18 (62)

Continuous Neuromuscular-blocking agent

5 (17)

Total energy daily intake D1-D7 (kcal)

1023 [508.1–1467]

Energy daily intake D1-D7 (kcal/kg)

14.6 [7.4–20.4]

Total Protein daily intake (g)

29.3 [8.7–52]

Protein daily intake (g/kg)

0.4 [0.3–0.7]

ICU Length of stay (days)

14 [13–28]