JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
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JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr · Feb 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyPEP uP (Enhanced Protein-Energy Provision via the Enteral Route Feeding Protocol) in Surgical Patients-A Multicenter Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
The Enhanced Protein-Energy Provision via the Enteral Route Feeding Protocol (PEP uP) has been shown to be feasible, safe, and effective in delivering significantly more energy/protein, though it has not been well studied in surgical/trauma patients. We hypothesized that PEP uP will effectively increase energy/protein delivery to critically ill surgical/trauma patients. ⋯ In surgical/trauma patients, PEPuP seemed to improve protein delivery but was difficult to implement successfully and may increase vomiting rates.
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JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr · Feb 2020
ReviewLipid Use in Hospitalized Adults Requiring Parenteral Nutrition.
In hospitalized patients, lipid emulsions are an integral part of balanced parenteral nutrition. Traditionally, a single lipid source, soybean oil, has been given to patients and was usually regarded as just a source of energy and to prevent essential fatty-acid deficiency. However, mixtures of different lipid emulsions have now become widely available, including mixtures of soybean oil, medium-chain triglycerides, olive oil, and fish oil. ⋯ Moreover, parenteral nutrition including ω-3 fatty acids can result in additional clinical benefits over the use of standard lipid emulsions, such as reductions in infection rates and length of hospital and intensive care unit stay. Clinical and experimental evidence is reviewed regarding lipid emulsion use in a variety of hospitalized patient groups, including surgical, critically ill, sepsis, trauma, and acute pancreatitis patients. Practical aspects of lipid emulsion use in critically ill patients are also considered, such as how to determine and fulfill energy expenditure, how and when to consider parenteral nutrition, duration of infusion, and safety monitoring.
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JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr · Feb 2020
Feeding May Modulate the Relationship Between Systemic Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, and Poor Outcome Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
Hyperglycemia is common following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery and is associated with poor outcomes, often attributed to hyperinsulinemia and an acquired state of insulin resistance. This study examined the underpinnings of hyperglycemia and the effects of nutrition on the association with inflammation and clinical outcomes. ⋯ Postoperative morbidity is independently associated with increased inflammation but not with hyperglycemia or markers of insulin resistance. Higher feeding volume may modify these relationships and have a protective role.
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JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr · Feb 2020
Observational StudyCancer-Associated Malnutrition and CT-Defined Sarcopenia and Myosteatosis Are Endemic in Overweight and Obese Patients.
Overweight/obese patients' large fat mass can mask the loss of skeletal muscle, which is associated with mortality in the oncology setting. We investigated the prevalence of computed tomography (CT)-defined sarcopenia and myosteatosis across different levels of nutrition risk assessed by the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment Short Form (PG-SGA SF). We also evaluated whether the PG-SGA SF, sarcopenia, and myosteatosis were prognostic of overall survival. ⋯ CT-defined sarcopenia and myosteatosis are prevalent across different levels of nutrition risk in overweight/obese patients with cancer. Assessment of skeletal muscle using CT adds prognostic value to the PG-SGA SF.
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JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr · Feb 2020
Repair of Central Venous Catheter in a Single-Center Adult Home Parenteral Nutrition Cohort.
Patients with chronic intestinal failure who require long-term parenteral nutrition rely on central venous catheters (CVCs) for access to nutrition and hydration. With prolonged use, complications such as central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), damage to CVC, and central venous thrombosis (CVT) can threaten the availability of life-preserving access. Because of this, all efforts should be made to preserve CVCs with techniques such as catheter salvage in case of CLABSI and catheter repair when damaged. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of catheter repair in our patient population. ⋯ Catheter repair can increase the catheter survival without increasing the risk of CLABSI, providing not only socioeconomic benefit but also decreasing risk of compromising future vascular access.