Clinical nutrition : official journal of the European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Long-chain versus medium-chain lipids in acute pancreatitis complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome: effects on pulmonary hemodynamics and gas exchange.
In order to assess the effects of fat emulsions in patients with acute pancreatitis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) before the pancreatic injury was complicated by infection, pulmonary hemodynamics and gas exchange were investigated during the administration of long-(LCTs) or medium-chain triacylglycerols (MCTs). ⋯ LCT/MCT 1:1 mixtures are recommended in cases of acute pancreatitis and ARDS, even though infusion over a short period increases the metabolic demand.