Adequate energy and protein delivery during vv-ECMO is possible but underfeeding is still common, especially in those who are more severely ill or who have more severe organ dysfunction. Patients with inadequate energy or protein delivery did not differ in ICU and 6-month survival. Prospective studies investigating optimal feeding in this patient cohort are required.

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