title: Parenteral omega-3 fatty acids: pouring oil on troubled waters?
abstract: A meta-analysis of parenteral fish oil in 23 studies in intensive care unit (ICU) and non-ICU patients reported a reduced infection rate (significant in ICU patients) and shorter lengths of ICU and hospital stays (both non-ICU and ICU patients). Parenteral fish oil reduced inflammation and improved oxygenation index and liver function. The findings of the meta-analysis are discussed in this report.
authors.forename: Philip C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Calder
mesh_terms: D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3