Abstract:Objective. The goal of this study was to determine if micropreemies could tolerate higher infusion rates of intravenous fat emulsions (IVFEs) during the first week of life by maintaining their serum triglyceride levels at <200 mg/dL. Methods. This was a randomized controlled trial of 19 infants who were classified as appropriate for gestational age and had birth weights between 500 and 750 g. The primary clinical outcome was serum triglyceride levels; secondary outcomes also were monitored. Results. A total of… Show more
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