Effect of abrupt discontinuation of high glucose infusion rates during parenteral nutrition.
We measured serum glucose and insulin levels in 15 children older than 2 years of age for 30 minutes after abrupt discontinuation of total parenteral nutrition. Initially high insulin levels rapidly became normal, and glucose levels were stable after 15 minutes. No patient had biochemical or symptomatic hypoglycemia. Glucose infusion rate, age, or use of steroid therapy had no apparent influence. Abrupt discontinuation of total parenteral nutrition is safe in most children older than 2 years of age.
Werlin
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Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226.
Wyatt
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Camitta
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D000293:Adolescent; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects
D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin; D005947:Glucose