Parenteral lipid emulsions in the preterm infant: current issues and controversies.

ABSTRACT: Parenteral lipid emulsions are a necessary component of nutrition for extremely low gestational age newborns until adequate levels of enteral intake are established. Historically, Intralipid, a 100% soybean oil emulsion, has filled this role. Newer multicomponent lipid emulsions containing a mixture of other oils, including olive oil and fish oil, are now available as options, although the regulatory approval for use in neonates varies worldwide. When dosed at currently published recommendations, each of these lipid emulsions meets total fat and energy requirements without a risk of essential fatty acid deficiency. Thus, when choosing which lipid emulsion to provide, the answer must be based on the metabolic differences induced as a result of these fatty acid-rich emulsions and whether the

SUBMITTER: Frazer LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8319211 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature