Lipid metabolism of the micropremie.
Intravenous lipid emulsions often provide substance for the very low-birth weight or extremely low-birth weight infant that need total parenteral nutrition. The process used in this type of treatment as well as the effects of such treatment are discussed at length in this article. Some of the main compounds of representative lipid emulsions are listed and evaluated and the benefits and consequences of their use are presented.
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Neonatal Department, Hôpital Debrousse, Lyon, France.
D005217:Fat Emulsions, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature / Q000378:metabolism*; D019102:Infant, Very Low Birth Weight / Q000378:metabolism*; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition
D005217:Fat Emulsions, Intravenous