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Lipid emulsions used in PN
As a critical care pharmacist, you may need to clarify the efficacy and safety of different lipid injectable emulsions ( Intralipid, Smoflipid , Omegaven, etc). IV lipids made only of soybean oil ( Intralipid, Nutrilipid ) have been our go-to for parenteral nutrition (PN) . But soybean is linked to inflammation, immunosuppression, and liver dysfunction. That's…
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Wait to start TPN in most critically ill adults
There's now stronger evidence for waiting to start parenteral nutrition in most critically ill adults. Waiting one week (7 days) to start parenteral nutrition instead of starting it right away reduces ICU stays by one day and hospital stays by two days. Patients who start parenteral nutrition later also have a lower risk for infections, less tim…
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Easy parenteral nutrition calculation
BACKGROUND ㅡ Parenteral nutrition (PN) prescriptions typically provide from 1 to 3 liters of fluid per day depending on the assessment of maintenance fluid requirements. A general rule of thumb is 30 mL/kg. Carbohydrates generally make up about 50% to 60% of the caloric prescription, at 3.4 calories/g of dextrose. Protein generally provides about 15% to 25% o…
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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Overview ㅡ Parenteral nutrition (PN) involves delivery of nutrients by the intravenous (IV) route. Parenteral nutrition may be delivered by either the central (CPN) or peripheral (PPN) route. When delivered centrally, the feeding catheter is typically placed into the subclavian vein with the tip of the catheter near the opening of the right atrium. For PPN, the cath…
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