Total parenteral nutrition is the final option for nutritional support of patients with severe
intestinal failure. Lipid emulsions constitute the main source of fuel calories and fatty acids …

Injectable lipid emulsions, for decades, have been clinically used as an energy source for
hospitalized patients by providing essential fatty acids and vitamins. Recent interest in …

Intestinal failure–associated liver disease is the most prevalent complication affecting
children with intestinal failure receiving long-term parenteral nutrition. This paper reviews …

This article summarizes the presentations given at an ESPEN Workshop on “Lipids in the
ICU” held in Tel Aviv, Israel in November 2014 and subsequent discussions and updates …

Background Energy deficit is a common and serious problem in intensive care units and is
associated with increased rates of complications, length of stay, and mortality. Parenteral …

Routine use of parenteral lipid emulsions (LE) in clinical practice began in 1961, with the
development of soybean oil (SO)–based LE. Although clinically safe, experimental reports …

The aim of the present article was to perform a systematic review with meta-analysis of
available scientific evidence regarding the role of different intravenous lipid emulsions (ILE) …

Objective To review the current state of the science regarding intravenous fat emulsions
(IVFEs), with an emphasis on their safety profile. Data sources Articles were identified via a …

Rapid improvements in the understanding of the nutritional requirements of both infants and
adults has led to new developments in the modification of fats and oils. Specific targets …

Background: The use of intravenous lipid emulsions in preterm infants has been limited by
concerns regarding impaired lipid tolerance. As a result, the time of initiation of parenteral …