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Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Background Muscle wasting is a hallmark of critical illness. We evaluated the effect of amino acid supplementation and mobilization on early muscle loss in critically ill patients. Methods We conducted a randomized parallel‐group trial involving adult patients admitted to the surgical intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital.
Lizl Veldsman +4 more
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Risk factors for carnitine deficiency in critically ill adults: A descriptive cross‐sectional study
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Background Critical illness is a risk factor for carnitine deficiency. Carnitine deficiency may result in serious medical complications and poor clinical outcomes. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and potential predictors of carnitine deficiency.
Jennifer Gordon +6 more
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BMC Medicine, 2022 Background Although guidelines recommend lipid injectable emulsions (ILEs) be used as a part of parenteral nutrition, many patients in Japan receive lipid-free parenteral nutrition.
Kosei Takagi +3 more
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Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract The integration of electronic health record systems has transformed healthcare by enhancing workflow efficiency, improving data accessibility, and enhancing patient safety. King Fahad Medical City transitioned from a fragmented, paper‐based parenteral nutrition management system to a fully integrated Epic electronic health record system ...
Nora Albanyan +8 more
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Does enternal nutrition affect clinical outcome? A systematic review of the randomized trials [PDF]
, 2007 Background: Both parenteral nutrition (PN) and enteral nutrition (EN) are widely advocated as adjunctive care in patients with various diseases. A systematic review of 82 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of PN published in 2001 found little, if any ...
Avenell, Alison +4 more
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Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Background Parenteral nutrition and concentrated electrolytes are associated with medication errors in pediatrics; however, a systems‐based understanding of these errors is lacking. We aimed to describe the errors, contributing factors, and proposed defenses related to these medications in pediatrics.
Justiina Tuomisto +2 more
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SAGE Open Medicine, 2020 Background: Chylothorax is caused by thoracic lymphatic system injuries that leads to the lymph extravasating into the thoracic cavity. There are few reports comparing the therapeutic effects of enteral nutrition with medium-chain triglyceride and total ...
Jie Zheng +4 more
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Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis in patients with chronic venous catheters: a case report and literature review. [PDF]
, 2014 Chronic indwelling catheters have been reported to be associated with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) via the activation of the classical complement pathway in association with bacterial infections such as coagulase negative ...
Nast, Cynthia C +3 more
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Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Background Children with intestinal failure are at risk for kidney dysfunction; however, the contributing factors are not well established. We aimed to describe risk factors associated with glomerular and tubular renal dysfunction in children with intestinal failure.
Amanda M. Braga da Mata +7 more
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Total parenteral nutrition: A boon to non-functional gastrointestinal patients
Intelligent PharmacyAbout 25 years ago it became apparent that TPN had value in the management of critically ill patients who were not being normally nourished because they either had gastrointestinal failure or could not tolerate the enteral preparations offered.
Akhlak Ahmed Khan +4 more
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