What are the potential benefits of high-carbohydrate enteral feeding in burn patients according to the evidence presented?

High-carbohydrate enteral feeding in burn patients may reduce the incidence of pneumonia compared to high-fat enteral feeding. However, the effects on mortality and days on ventilator were inconclusive.

Research indicates that high-carbohydrate enteral feeding can be beneficial for burn patients by lowering the risk of pneumonia. This finding is based on a systematic review of randomized controlled trials that compared high-carbohydrate, high-protein, low-fat feeding with low-carbohydrate, high-protein, high-fat feeding. While the evidence supports a reduction in pneumonia incidence, it does not provide clear conclusions regarding its impact on mortality rates or the duration of mechanical ventilation.