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Studies on the Efficacy of a New 20% Fat Emulsion in Pediatric Parenteral Nutrition
Author(s) -
Coran Arnold G.,
Drongowski Robert,
Sarahan Teresa M.,
Wesley John R.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1941-2444
pISSN - 0148-6071
DOI - 10.1177/0148607182006003222
Subject(s) - parenteral nutrition , fat emulsion , emulsion , medicine , albumin , caloric intake , body weight , intensive care medicine , chemistry , biochemistry
A new 20% safflower oil emulsion was studied in a small series of pediatric patients. Eight infants and children were evaluated over a 2‐week period. The 20% fat emulsion supplied a major portion of daily caloric requirements. No serious side effects or toxicity were noted. No major changes in blood chemistries were observed; however, a statistically significant increase in serum albumin was noted. In addition, 63% of the patients gained weight during the study. This investigation supports the contention that 20% Liposyn is a safe and effective component of a parenteral nutrition program for children.