[Clinical and laboratory evaluation of the efficacy of parenteral nutritional support in malnourished elderly].
The study was carried out on twenty nine geriatric patients with malnutrition of variable aetiology. The effectiveness of a temporary parenteral nutritional supplement was evaluated both clinically and by means of some metabolic indexes: nitrogen balance, serum albumin, blood electrolytes, acid-base parameters, hemocytometry. The treatment was devoid of metabolic complications, and promoted a positive nitrogen balance as well as clinical improvement in most patients.
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Ospedale G. Stuard, 2 Divisione di Geriatria, Università degli Studi di Parma.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001835:Body Weight; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D013997:Time Factors
Valutazione clinica e laboratoristica dell'efficacia di un supporto nutrizionale per via parenterale nei deperimenti organici dell'anziano.