Optimal Composition of Intravenous Lipids

  • Georg Kreymann Baxter Healthcare
Keywords: IV lipids

Abstract

The provision of energy from a lipid source is an essential component of any perenteral nutrition (PN) therapeutic regimen in the appropriate clinical setting. All available sources of intravenous lipid emulsions have a low osmolarity but they strongly differ in their immunologic effects and their effects on oxidative stress, liver injury and mitochondrial function. The 9/6 lipid emulsion with its relative immune-neutrality is a lipid emulsion that can be used in most critically ill and non-critically ill patients. Despite extensive research and encouraging progress in the availability of such lipid emulsions, there is still need for a lipid emulsions that could be advantageous in patients with real hyperinflammation.

Author Biography

Georg Kreymann, Baxter Healthcare
Baxter Healthcare Deerfield IL USA
How to Cite
Kreymann, G. (1). Optimal Composition of Intravenous Lipids. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 23(2), S11-S14. Retrieved from http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/412
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Invited Communications