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the upper GI tract anatomy includes
pharynx
upper esophageal sphincter
body of the esophagus
diaphragm
lower esophageal sphincter
stomach
duodenum
Sucralfate (Carafate®) and GERD
Acts a a protective agent
Main component is: ___Al______________

Role is limited, but may be used as adjunctive therapy for severe esophagitis

Requires 4 times a day dosing (1 g per dose)

Constipation and chelation of other drugs
Avoid in renal disease
Define stress related mucosal disease
Stress related mucosal disease (SRMD)
Erosive process if the gastroduodenum that occurs with abnormally high physiologic demand
what is the difference between erosion and ulcer with SRMD
erosion is in the mucosa layer, where as an ulcer is into the submucosa and when if hits cappilaries or vessels you get a bleed
Major stressful events include
surgery, trauma or sepsis

Not anxiety/exam related stress
Different from GERD or PUD
Lesions are multiple and develop in the gastric fundus
Lesions may be ___________ or __________
asymptomatic or symptomatic
with SRMD where do lesions typically develop
in the gastric fundus, but can develop in the duodenum, which are more erosive and are associtaed with larger bleeds
Overt bleeding definition
Hematemesis, bloody gastric hematemesis, aspirate (when pulling out an NG tube), hematochezia, coffee ground emesis, guaiac positive stools
Clinically important bleeding (overt +) defintion
SBP drop > 20 mm Hg
SBP drop > 10 mm Hg + ↑ HR 20 bpm
↓ Hemoglobin > 2 gm/dL (or will not correct with a transfusion)
Failure of hemoglobin to correct with
transfusion
Gastric bleeding requiring surgery
How does SRMD differ from PUD or GERD
SRMD usually has multiple lesions where GERD and PUD ususlly only have one primary lesion
Symptoms of overt and clinically important bleeding
Overt: erosion of mucosa to vessel <25%
Clinically important, deeper erosion, exposing a larger vessel <6% ranges from 0.1-39%, inc morbidity, mortality > 50% increased icu day by 11 days!!!
Incidence SRMD
Erosions within first 24 hrs of ICU admission (starts early on)

Clinically important bleeding: 0.1- 39% (6%) (small chance, but more thatn 50% of the time it is fatal)
Trials from 2000 to current range 0.1-4%

Clinically important bleeding vs. overt bleeding

Critically ill patients
mortality rate – 48.5% w/ vs. 9.1% w/o bleed
what cells produce H+
parietal
what cells produce pepsinogen
chief
what activates pepsinogen
an acidic enviroment
what do PG produce to prevent insult to the stomach lumen
bicarb and mucus gel layer
what does blood flow provide the GI tract with
O2 and nutrients and removes waste materail
Pathophysiology of GI tract
Reduced microcirculatory blood flow
altered normal protective mechanisms
- decrease in nutrient and O2 delivery--> decrease proliferation and cellular turnover of gastric mucosa--> decrease bicarb efflux and mucus secretion into the gastric epithlium with a decrease in PG

As a result: inability of the mucosa to remove and neutralize gastric acid
diagnosis of SRMD
Overt or clinically important bleeding
Nasogastric tube suctioned contents
Confirmed with EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
the 2 major risk fators for SRMD
respitatory failure (mechanical ventilation and Coagulopathy
Risk Factors for SRMD
Major risk factors
Mechanical ventilation
> 48 hours
Coagulopathy (INR > 1.5;
Platelets < 50,000; aPTT
> 2x control)
Minor risk factors
Hypotension
Sepsis
Other risk fators:
GI ulcer or bleeding within past year
Renal failure
Hepatic failure
Head injury
Trauma/ major surgery
Burns ≥ 35% of TBSA
Recent solid organ transplant
High dose corticosteroids (250mg/day
hydrocortisone or equivalent)
goals of prophylaxis treatment for SRMD
Reduce morbidity and mortality by preventing clinically significant bleeds

Choose an agent that provides optimal efficacy with minimal adverse effects
Focus on “ICU” side-effects

Choose an agent that is the most cost effective.

the agent should be fast acting and easy to give and have the fewest possible SE
Pharmacologic Agents for SRMD
Antacids
Historical purposes only
Sucralfate
Histamine H2-Antagonists (H2RA)
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)
Enteral nutrition
mechanical ventialtion causes SRMD by
high PEEP (positive end expiratory pressure) that decreases CO so there is a decrease in splanchnic profusion

there is a release of pro-inflammatory cytokines released that alters GI motility

There is a systemic activationof increased ACh to cause splanchnic hypoprofusion

splanchnic hypoprofusion causes altered GI motility and mucosal injury all leading to SRMD
sucralfate and antacids acit by
Sucralfate
(physical barrier)
Antacids
(neutralizes acid)
PPIs inhibit
the atpas proton pump
Antacids
MOA:
Neutralizes intragastric acid
Stimulates prostaglandin synthesis
Dosing:
Al(OH)3/Mg(OH)2 (Maalox®):
30-60 mL po Q1-2 H to achieve pH control
Advantages:
Rapid, easily titrated, controls pH, cost
Disadvantages:
Frequent dosing, no IV form, aspiration risk
SE of antacids
Diarrhea, constipation, hypophosphatemia,
hypermagnesemia (renal insufficient), hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, aspiration
interactions with antacids
(decreased absorption)
Fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, iron, H2
antagonists
Sucralfate
Polymerizes and selectively binds to necrotic
ulcer tissue (requires acidic pH for activation)
Binds to gastric acid, pepsin and bile acids
Dosing
1 gram po Q6H
Advantages
No pH monitoring, enhances defense factors, lower
theoretical risk for nosocomial pneumonia and cost
Disadvantages
No IV formulation, drug interactions, frequent dosing
SE of sucralfate
Aluminum retention may occur in renal
insufficiency
interations with sucralfate
Decreased absorption of many drugs:
Fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, theophylline,
phenytoin, antacids, digoxin, amitriptyline

►Separate administration out by 2 hours
H2RAs
Competitive reversible inhibitor of H2-receptors on parietal cells thus decreasing gastric acid secretion
how are H2RAs dosed for SRMD continuous or bolus
bolus because there is less of a risk for pneumonia and it still prevents the risk of a bleed
H2RAs advantages and disadvantages for SRMD
ADVANTAGES
Oral/IV formulations, ease of dosing, clinical data, costs

DISADVANTAGES
Side effects, nosocomial pneumonia potential
Cimetidine approved but avoided due to CYP-450 drug interactions, Interaction w/ medications requiring acid to be absorbed
SE of H2RAs
HA, confusion, dizziness, hallucinations, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia (not very common: would take about 5 days to occur because have to produce that haptens that the body generates an allergic reaction against), agranulocytosis, rash, infusion-related hypotension
“Pneumonia potential”
PPIs: MOA, advantages and diadvantages for SRMD
MOA
Irreversible inhibitor of gastric parietal cell H/K ATP pump
More potent acid inhibition than H2 antagonist

ADVANTAGES
Oral/IV formulations, ease of dosing, clinical data, pH control, +/- drug interactions

DISADVANTAGES
Cost, nosocomial pneumonia potential, C. difficile association
SE of PPIs
Headache, possible risk of pneumonia, possible association with C. difficile
drug interactions with PPIs
Drug Interactions
Decreased absorption medications requiring acidic pH for absorption
do we monitor pH for SRMD
no
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis Monitoring
PPI more effective in maintaining gastric pH > 4 during its dosing interval vs. H2-antagonist
Occasional acidic environment might not be bad
Pleotrophic effects of H2-antagonist

Monitor for signs of bleeding
SBP
HR
HgB /Hct

Monitor for signs of toxicity and drug interactions
comparitive studies have shown for SRMD
Numerous studies have demonstrated
positive effect of pharmacological agents
for stress ulcer prevention

Few studies have definitely establish thesuperiority of one agent versus another
Meta-Analysis
Overt Bleeding results for SRMD
significant results with:
H2RA vs. placebo
H2Ra vs. antacid
sucralfate vs. placebo

but no significant results with sucralfate vs. H2RA
Meta-Analysis
Clinically Important Bleeding results for SRMD
Antacids with stronger effect compared with overt bleeding (0.66) but has wider CI here
H2RAs trending to superiority against placebo or antacids
Sucralfate showing no distinguishable superiority compared to H2RAs or antacids, but sample size too small for precision
No statistically heterogeneity
Meta-Analysis
Nosocomial Pneumonia results for SRMD
Sucralfate trend towards lower incidence of PNA compared to antacids or H2RAs
H2RAs associated with higher incidence of PNA when compared to no prophylaxis; no difference compared to antacids
Sucralfate trend towards increase PNA compared with no prophylaxis?

there is not difference in the agents that cause pneumonia
Meta-Analysis
Mortality results for SRMD
Compared to antacids or H2RAs, sucralfate has a trend toward a decrease in mortality
Sucralfate vs. Ranitidine In Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation for SRMD
Largest randomized trial for stress ulcer patients

1200 patients requiring > 48 hours of mechanical ventilation

Randomized to treatment consisting of:
Ranitidine 50 mg IV Q 8H (renal dose adjusted)
Sucralfate 1000 mg NG Q6H

less bleeds with ranitidine were significant

no difference in pneumonia
Omeprazole vs. Cimetidine for SRMD
Randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, non-inferiority trial (the study wasn't powered to show the benefits of one agent over the other)
Oral omeprazole 40mg daily vs. IV cimetidine 300mg bolus then 50mg/hr (titrated to pH)
Mechanically ventilated
10 endpoint: “Clinically significant bleed”
BRB from tube after 5-10 min lavage (saline lavage is like a saline rinse)
8 hr Gastroccult+ coffee-ground aspirate
2-4 hrs Gastroccult+ aspirate days 3-14
Planned analysis of median gastric pH and nosocomial pneumonia

Conclusion:
PPIs are useful for stress ulcer prophylaxis, but H2RA’s remain the drug of choice
Nosocomial Pneumonia Risk and Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis
Comparison of Pantoprazole vs Ranitidine in Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients
Retrospective cohort analysis
Primary Outcome: Incidence if nosocomial pneumonia
Pantoprazole group: n = 377
Ranitidine group: n = 457
Results:
Incidence of UGB similar in both groups
0.8% in pantoprazole group vs. 0.2% in ranitidine group (p = 0.333)
Incidence of nosocomial pneumonia
Propensity analysis: pantoprazole treatment was found to be an independent risk factor for nosocomial pneumonia (p = 0.034)

the sicker patients were put on a PPI so they had a greater risk of developing pneumoia overall
AB has an oral-gastric tube placed and ready for use. What is the most appropriate recommendation to make regarding stress ulcer prophylaxis for AB?
Sucralfate 1GM FT Q6h
Maalox 30ml FT Q2h
Esomeprazole 40mg FT Daily
Famotidine 20mg FT BID
Famotidine 20mg FT BID
Conclusions about SRMD
Stress ulcers are associated with significant morbidity/mortality
Only patients with risk factors for stress ulcers should receive prophylaxis
H2RA’s are considered the drug of choice
PPI’s are likely efficacious but may not be superior to H2RA’s and may carry risks
nausea defintion
“unpleasant sensation of the imminent need to vomit….; a sensation that may or may not lead to the act of vomiting”
Subjective in nature
patient does not typically vomit
perception
vomitting defintion
“Forceful expulsion of gastric contents associated with contraction of the abdominal and chest wall musculature”

does not have to be accompanied with nausea
not a common SE with most drugs

chemo drugs and antibiotics are the drugs most likely to cause
regurgittaion definition
the act by which food is brought back into the mouth without the abdominal and diaphragmatic muscular activity that characterizes vomiting”
retching defintion
“Spasmodic respiratory movements against a closed glottis with contractions of the abdominal musculature without expulsion of gastric contents”
AKA: “dry heaves”
eitiology of N/V
visceral stimuli--> Dopamine and 5HT released--> medullary vomitting center stimulated--> N/V

chemoreceptor trigger zone--> Dopamine and 5HT released--> medullary vomitting center stimulated--> N/V

vestibular input--> histamine and Ach released-->medullary vomitting center stimulated--> N/V
what are the major recepotrs involved in N/V
D2, 5HT, H2
Nausea and Vomiting Greatest Hits
Infectious
Viral or bacterial gastroenteritis, otitis media, meningitis

GI
Pancreatitis, gastroparesis, cholecystitis
Hepatitis, appendicitis, cancer
PUD, gastric outlet obstruction
IBD, IBS

CNS
Migraine, stroke, seizures, cancer
Pain
Motion sickness

Endocrine/metabolic
Pregnancy
Uremia
Thyroid disease
Diabetes

Cardiovascular
Myocardial infarction
Heart failure

Alcohol and illicit drug use and withdrawal

Post-operative (PONV)
Common Drug Causes of N/V
Chemotherapeutic agents

Opiates (particularly IV)
All can cause N/V
Morphine (most likely to cause N/V out of this class), oxycodone, meperidine, fentanyl

NSAIDs

Colchicine

Digoxin
Often one of the first signs of toxicity

Estrogens, progesterone
Oral contraceptives, megesterol (not as big as a problem now because birth controls have lower doses)

Antibiotics
Macrolides (erythromycin, clarithromycin)
Sulfonamides (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)
Metronidazole

Sulfasalazine

Dopamine agonists
Levodopa
Pramipexole, ropinirole, bromocriptine
Clinical Consequences of N/V
Dehydration

Aspiration

Electrolyte and acid base disturbances

Mallory-Weiss Syndrome--> a tear in the musculature of the esophagus at the junction of the stomach, which can cause bleeding. Thet usually heal on their own

Loss of productivity

Extension of hospital admissions
Appropriate Referrals for N/V
Severe dehydration
Protracted vomiting (> 1-2 days)
Infants or frail elderly
Severe headache +/- stiff neck +/- fever
Recent head injury
Evidence of blood in vomitus
Severe abdominal pain or distension
Behavioral or mental status changes
Ingestions
signs of dehydration
sucken eyes
poor skin tuger (but it is possible they may jus thave dry skin)
altered mental status
dizziness
low BP
constipation
decreased urine output
General Management of N/V
Treating the underlying disorder(s) may reduce N/V

Oral rehydration appropriate for all patients if tolerated
may be difficult in severe cases = need for IV
* gateraid dilute 50/50

May combine drugs with different MOA

Patients may need alternative dosage forms if vomiting frequently
IV, SC
SL, transdermal
Rectal
OTC N/V drugs are good for what type of N/V
mild
motion sickness
Prochlorperazine (Compazine®)*
Phenothiazine (dopamine antagonist D2 receptor)
Tablets (5 mg, 10 mg): dosed 3-4 times/day
Sustained release capsules
10 mg every 12 h or 15 mg once daily
Suppositories (2.5 mg, 5mg, 25mg)
Syrup (5mg/5ml)
IV/IM (DO NOT inject subcutaneously)

Can be used for age > 2 years or > 20 lbs

Pregnancy category C

EPS, sedation, hypotension (IV), tissue irritation

works quickly
for more severe vomitting
EPS
extra parametal sympotoms
parkason like sympotoms--> tremor
Promethazine (Phenergan®)*
Phenothiazine: antidopaminergic, antihistamine, anticholinergic properties
Tablets (12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg)
Suppositories (12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg)
Injection (DO NOT inject subcutaneously)
Dose = 12.5-25mg every 4-6 hours

1/10th the dopaminergic blockade vs. chlorpromazine

Can be used for age > 2 years

Pregnancy category C

EPS, sedation, hypotension (IV), tissue necrosis (must be diluted), anticholinergic effects

sedation is more common than with prochlorperazine because this is an antihistamine
Choosing a Phenothiazine
why choose prochlorperazine:
different dosage forms
ok for kids and pregnancy (short term)
less sedating
quick onset with in 30 minutes
for severe vomitting
chemo patients
only one with a SR formulation

why choose promethazine:
different dosage forms
ok for kids and pregnancy (short term)
quick onset with in 30 minutes
for mild N/V
good for nausea associated with inner ear dysfunction
Metoclopramide and N/V
May be used when delayed gastric emptying

IV and Oral IR tablets

Metolzolv ODT®
5 mg and 10 mg tablets
No liquid required
FDA approved for diabetic gastroparesis and GERD (increases esophageal CL0

CNS effects, limit dose and duration

good for DM when there is nerve damage because it results in delayed gastric emptying

adjunct only in severe cases
Ondansetron (Zofran®)
seratonin antagonist
IV formulation
Oral tablets (4mg, 8mg)
Oral disintegrating tablet (ODT): no liquids required
shorter acting
Oral Solution (4mg/5ml)
Granisetron (Kytril®):
serotonin antagonist
IV solution
Oral tablet (1 mg)
Oral solution (2 mg/10 ml)
shorter acting
Dolasetron (Anzemet®)
serotonin antagonist
IV solution
Oral tablets (50 mg, 100 mg)
Palonosetron (Aloxi®)
IV solution
Much longer acting (up to 24 hours - 5 days)
One dose vs. other agents
good for chemo patients prevention of delayed onset N/V
Serotonin antagonist major clinical uses for N/V
Chemotherapy induced
Radiation induced
Prevention of post-operative
Hospitalized patients

Well tolerated: QTc prolongation at high doses

 $$$$$
antihistamines and N/V
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine®)
Cyclizine (Marezine®, Bonine for Kids®)
Take 30-60 minutes prior, may dose every 4-6 hours

Meclizine (Bonine®, Antivert®, Dramamine Less Drowsy®)
25-50 mg 60 minutes prior, may dose every 24 hours
Dosed more frequently for vertigo

Doxylamine (Unisom®)
25 mg tablets, 50mg capsules

Sedation and anticholinergic adverse effects

Avoid with ETOH, CNS depressants, and in kids

take 30 minutes to an hour prior to exposrantihistamine effects help the inner ear

good for motion sickness

prevents doesn't treat
anticholinergics
Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop®)

Indicated for motion sickness and PONV

can cause halucinations

not as sedating as antihistmines
Appropriate use
for a scopolamine patch
Apply behind ear 4 hours prior to travel
Apply evening prior to surgery
Apply 1 hour prior to C-section
Wash hands after applying
May wear for 72 hours
Change ears if using > 72 hours
Don’t cut patch
Phosphorylated Carbohydrate Solution (Emetrol®)*
Phosphoric acid (21.5mg), dextrose (1.87g), fructose (1.87g)
Avoid in diabetes and fructose intolerance

MOA: Hyperosmolar solution
May have direct effects that ↓ smooth muscle contraction and delay gastric emptying time

Dose
5-10 ml (kids) or 15-30 ml (adults) every 15 minutes
Use undiluted for best effect
Don’t use > 1 hour (or max of 5 doses)

the affects are related to the osmolarity so do not dilute

it is not systemically absorbed
Non-Drug Measures fo N/V
Acupressure wristbands
Seaband®
ReliefBand®

Stimulation of the pericardium 6 (P6) point
Effective within 5 minutes
Can use for all types of nausea

Can use with antiemetic drugs

May use SeaBand® in kids > 3 years old

effects are variable
not good recomendation for the flu
adjuct not first line therapy
Gastroenteritis Induced N/V
The flu

Self limited in most cases
May also need an antidiarrheal drug

Oral rehydration

Drug options
Phosphorylated Carbohydrate Solution

Dopamine antagonists
Chlorpromazine or promethazine

Serotonin antagonists in severe cases (otherwise to potent for the flu)
N/V of Pregnancy (NVP) options
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
10-25 mg 3-4 times a day (usually administered with the antihistamine)

Phosphorylated Carbohydrate Solution (not good for chronic)

Antihistamines
Promethazine
Doxylamine 12.5mg 3-4 times/day (200mg/day max)
Dimenhydrinate

Phenothiazines or metoclopramide

Acupressure
N/V of Pregnancy (NVP)
Try non-pharmacologic measure first
Fresh air in bedroom
Eating crackers prior to getting out of bed slowly
Smaller, more frequent meals
Avoid high fat meals and spicy foods
Chilled vs. hot food may be less nauseating
N/V of Pregnancy (NVP)
70-85% of pregnant women
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (0.5%)

May be due to increases in B-HCG
Motion Sickness
Vestibular mediated

Non-pharmacologic measures
Avoid reading during travel
Keep line of vision straight ahead
Avoid excessive food and alcohol prior to travel
Sit: front of car, mid-ship, or over wing of plane
drugs of choice for motion sicknes
Drugs of choice
Scopolamine
Antihistamines
Post-Operative N/V (PONV)
Affects ~30% of patients within 24 hours of surgery

Major contributing factors
Intestinal irritation and stasis
Use of general anesthetics (stimulate CTZ)
Use of volatile anesthetics (e.g. nitrous oxide)
Use of post-op narcotics
Post-Operative N/V (PONV) risk factors
Risk factors
Female sex, history of PONV, non-smoker
Abdominal, gynecologic, and ENT procedures
Longer duration of surgery
Prevention of PONV
Focus on prevention; target higher risk patients

Drugs of choice = serotonin antagonists
Ondansetron 4 mg IV immediately prior to anesthesia
16mg orally one hour prior to anesthesia
Granisetron 1mg IV immediately prior to anesthesia
Dolasetron 12.5mg IV 15 min prior to cessation of anesthesia
Palonosetron 0.075 mg IV immediately prior to anesthesia

Also work best to treat N/V after surgery

Alternatives
Scopolamine, promethazine, acupressure
what is the drug of choice given prior to surgery to prevent PONV
serotonin antagonist
PN considerations
Previous PN concepts
Assessment, estimating needs, calculations, protein, refeeding
Focus on other macronutrients and micronutrients
Sources of energy
CHO (dextrose): D50 or D70 = Dextrose 50% or 70%
AA (protein/N+): CAA (crystalline amino acids) =
10% or 15% solution
IVFE (intravenous fat emulsion)= Fats 10 - 20%
Access sites: peripheral and central
Standard order forms, QA, monitoring
Parenteral Nutrition (PN)Common names
Hyperalimentation (hyperal)
TPN (total parenteral nutrition)
TNA (total nutrient admixture)
PPN (peripheral parenteral nutrition)
CPN (central parenteral nutrition)
2:1 vs 3:1 compounded solutions
lipid contribution to the npc
Used to QS energy estimates once protein needs met
Provide at least 2 – 4% of calories from lipid to prevent essential FA deficiency
Do not exceed 30% of calories from lipid at risk of hypertriglyceridemia
Limit to 1 gm/kg/day
CHO contribution to the npc
Use to QS energy estimates once protein/lipid needs met
Using >20 - 25 kcal/kg/day exceeds oxidation rate (metabolic complications from too much sugar)
Infusion rates > 5 mg/kg/min increase complications from excess
NPC
non-protein calories
CHO and fat
Lipid emulsion
10% solution contains 1.1 kcal/ml
20% solution contains 2 kcal/ml (most common)
Preferred for TPN formulation
Volume used X 2 = calories provided from fat
Most institutions have standard volume on PN order
Non-IV fats = 9 kcal/gm (IV is 2 kcal/ml)

a.k.a lipids, fats, fatty acids, IVFE, fat emulsion, intralipid

TG source soybean/safflower oil, egg phospholipids (emulsifier) and glycerol (adjusts tonicity) contributes calories to account for differences in IV
White solution
Usually 200-250 cc of lipids in PNTG source soybean/safflower oil, egg phospholipids (emulsifier) and glycerol (adjusts tonicity) contributes calories to account for differences in IV
White solution
Usually 200-250 cc of lipids in PN
excessive Lipids
Hypertriglyceridemia
Pancreatitis
Immunosuppression
Altered pulmonary hemodynamics (excess CO2 production and altered breathing rates)
monitoring and adjusting lipids
Serum TG at least weekly
Consider temporary interruption if TG > 275 mg/dL (back off so liver can clear out the excess lipids)
Give lipids QOD or infuse separately over 12 hours
If serum TG > 400, withhold lipids and monitor (check liver enzymes and do a lipid panel)
lipid deficiency
Lipid deficiency (EFAD)
Alterations in PLT function, GI mucosa dysfunction
Hair loss
Poor wound healing
Dry, scaly skin, desquamative dermatitis
EFAD (linoleic acid and α-linoleic acid) can be prevented by providing 2 - 4% of calories from fat, or approximately 100 g/week.
Obese patients still need calories from fat!
Propofol
Propofol is an IV sedative/anesthetic agent (stabilized by lipid emulsion)
“milk of amnesia”
Essentially 10% lipid emulsion
Contributes 1.1 kcal/ml infused
Can add significantly to daily calorie/fat intake
Patient receiving propofol at 15 ml/hr
15 ml/hr x 24 hrs/day = 360 ml/day
360 ml/day X 1.1 kcal/ml = 396 kcal lipid/day (so a reason to withhold lipids or cut in ½)
Almost the same as adding 200 ml 20% lipid to TPN
Dextrose for PN
Stock solutions of dextrose monohydrate 50% or 70% for compounding
% = gm/100 ml
1 gm hydrated dextrose = 3.4 kcal (orally = 4 kcal/gm)
If PN interrupted, a stock bag of D10% (bridge bag) should be hung at the same rate to prevent rebound hypoglycemia when CHO infusion suddenly stops for >1 hr (then taper the infusion slowly to prevent the rebound hypoiglycemia)
1 gm hydrated dextrose =
3.4 kcal iv (orally = 4 kcal/gm)
CHOs
Use to QS remaining calories (primary energy)
Most institutions have standard orders
Excess carbohydrates:
Hyperglycemia, endocrine abnormalities
Insulin resistance (over time)
Lipogenesis, excess CO2 production
Fatty liver infiltration (increases in LFTs)
Monitor blood glucose q4-6 hours (if an increase in rate or a change in [] check)
Consistent elevations may warrant insulin or cutting down on CHOs
Represents the bulk of the calories
Fluid requirements
Can meet daily needs via PN if desired
Evaluate needs:
Edema
Ascites
Skin turgor
Mucous membranes
Ins versus Outs (I/O) urine output
Insensible/abnormal losses: respiration, wounds (evaporation), fever (evaporation), emesis, NG suction, diarrhea, etc.
Monitor: UOP, weight, electrolytes, CV function, IV’s
Fluid estimates
25 -35 ml/kg/day maintenance
~1 ml fluid / kcal ingested
To meet needs with PN, sterile H2O is added to create the extra volume
If cost is issue (PN charged based on volume)
Don’t account for extra volume in PN
Use commercially available IVF solution and infuse separately (D51/2NS, NS, D5NS, e.g. most are 5% solutions so not many calories, but watch for patients on multiple drips they add up over the course of time so can switch to NS to avoid extra dextrose)
Volume to infuse
Can determine initially based on fluid needs:
Recall 1 ml/kcal or ~ 25-35 ml/kg/day
Estimate 2000 ml/day = PN infused at 83 ml/hr
Estimate 2000 kcal/day ~ 2000 ml PN solution
PN can provide only the volume needed to contain the macro/micronutrients, divided over 24 hours
Additional fluid needs met with stock IVF solutions infused separately
1500 ml PN, estimated fluid needs are 2500 ml
Need @ 1000 ml extra to meet needs
Infuse D5NS at 50 ml/hr =
additional 1200 ml/day
Account for extra fluid sources: IV fluids,
drips and vehicles
PN micronutrients
Electrolytes
Maintain normal serum concentrations
Standard/customizable on formula order forms
Monitor lab trends, adjust according to condition
Vitamins/Trace minerals
Routinely added to approximate the daily intake requirements for a healthy adult
Consider clinical condition to adjust components
Be aware of compatibility and stability issues
Vitamins (MVI) for TPN
Standard water and fat-soluble vitamins added daily (10ml)
Most preparations contain 12-13 vitamins per RDA
MVI-12 does not contain Vitamin K
Potential drug-nutrient reaction
Act as catalysts and substrates for metabolic reactions
Generalized malnutrition can cause multiple deficiencies/altered requirements
Individual deficiencies:
Thiamine- Wernicke’s encephalopathy(CNS demylenation) (ETOH/alcoholics)
B12 (cyanocobalamin)- pernicious anemia lack of absorption
Folic acid: megaloblastic anemia (hemotologic abnormalities)
Pregnancy and deficiency in folic acid want to prevent neural tub defects
Fat soluble ADEK: Stored by body, risk of hypervitaminosis (vitamin A can be problamatic)
fat soluble vitamins
ADEK
individual deficiencies in vitamins
Thiamine- Wernicke’s encephalopathy(CNS demylenation) (ETOH/alcoholics)
B12 (cyanocobalamin)- pernicious anemia lack of absorption
Folic acid: megaloblastic anemia (hemotologic abnormalities)
Pregnancy and deficiency in folic acid want to prevent neural tub defects
Trace elements:
Provide daily requirements for essential trace minerals
Zinc, copper, chromium, manganese ± selenium, molybdenum or iodide
Iron not included (compatibility/stability concerns) trivalent will disrupt the lipids

Important function as co-factors for metabolic pathways

Multiple deficiencies/altered needs can present
Manganese and copper secreted through biliary tract so not good in hepatic impairment over time
Selenium and chromium are excreted renally not good for renally impaired
Zinc, copper and selenium: GI malabsorption and cutaneous losses (burns)

Long-term PN: concern for trace element toxicity
Typical addition of 1 ml trace element concentrate/bag PN
Administration can administer on a weekly basis rather than every day
Electrolytes:
Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++, Phos, Acetate, Cl- (acetate and Cl are the anions)
Give for maintenance or to correct deficits
Amount varies with age, organ function, nutrition status, drug therapy, condition
Standard amounts/reference ranges on order forms
Cl- and acetate used for acid-base balance
Acetate has the same alkalinizing power of bicarbonate (add more in the patient is acidodic, if the patient is alkalotic add more Cl)
Utilize chloride and acetate “salts” of other lytes
NaCl/NaAce/NaPhos; KCl/KPhos/KAce; CaGluc; MgSO4
Cl- and acetate used for acid-base balance
Acetate has the same alkalinizing power of bicarbonate (add more in the patient is acidodic, if the patient is alkalotic add more Cl)
Utilize chloride and acetate “salts” of other lytes
NaCl/NaAce/NaPhos; KCl/KPhos/KAce; CaGluc; MgSO4
what are the anions added to TPN
Cl and acetate
Electrolyte disturbances
Losses through the GI tract (emesis, diarrhea)
Na+, Cl-, K+, HCO3
Dependent on renal function
Na+, K+, Mg++, Phos retention; Ca++ depletion
Drug-nutrient interaction
Diuretics/loops- urine Na+, K+, Mg++ wasting
Potassium-sparing diuretics/ACE/ARB- K+ retention
what electrolytes should you watch for with refeeding syndrome
K+, Mg++, Phos total body depletion
standared requirements for electrolytes
Na 1-2mEq/kg
K 1-2 mEq/kg
Ca 5-15 mEq (~5-10 mEq/L)
Mg 8-24 mEq (~5-10 mEq/L)
Phos 20-45 mmol (~2-20 mmol/L)
Cl-/acetate balance for acid base 1:1
Standard order states: Sodium 30 mEq/L
Total volume of bag = 2.4 L
Total sodium: 2.4 L x 30 mEq/L = 72 mEq Na+
Stock solution of NaCl = 4 mEq/ml
72 mEq x 1 ml/4 mEq = 18 ml
Standard order states: 5 mmol Phos/L
Total volume of bag = 2.4 L
Use potassium phosphate = 3 mmol/ml Phos
Total phos = 2.4 L x 5 mmol/L = 12 mmol Phos
Use potassium phosphate = 3 mmol/ml Phos
12 mmol X 1 ml/3 mmol = 4 ml
What about the potassium? 4.4 mEq/ml KPhos solution
4 ml x 4.4 mEq = 17.6 mEq K+ (have to take patients K levels into account)
Dextrose: 200 g/L ordered, TRA 80 ml/hr, use 70%
70 kg patient
80 ml/hr x 24 hrs = 1920 ml/day = 1.92 L
200 g/L x 1.92 L = 384 g dextrose
384 g x 100 ml/70 g (70%) = 548 ml
Double check: 548 ml X 70 gm/100 ml = 383.6 gm√
Calories:
384 g x 3.4 kcal/g CHO = 1305.6 kcal from CHO (3.4 because IV)
what rate of administration do you not want to exceed for dextrose
Excess rate of administration = 5 mg/kg/min
Compound calculations % example
Admixture can be ordered in percentage:
Dextrose final concentration = 20%
Determine amount of CHO (g) provided for that PN solution infusing at 80 ml/hr over 24 hours
80 ml/hr x 24 hrs = 1920 ml = 1.92 L
20% = 20 g/100 ml
1.92 L = 1920 ml X 20 g/100 ml = 384 g CHO
384 g CHO x 3.4 kcal/gm = 1305.6 kcal
Compound calculations for protein
Protein: 50 g/L, TRA 80 ml/hr, 10% solution
80 ml/hr x 24 hrs = 1920 ml = 1.92 L
50 g/L x 1.92 L = 96 g protein
96 g X 100 ml/10 g (10%) = 960 ml
Double check: 960 ml x 10 g/100 ml = 96 g
Calories:
96 g x 4 kcal/g =384 kcal from protein
Nitrogen content:
96 g protein x 1 gN+/6.25 g = 15.4 g Nitrogen
1 gN=6.35 g protein
Change the concentration
Use 15% AA solution to “concentrate” the volume from the previous example:
Total protein needed = 96 g
96 g x 100 ml/15 g (15%) = 640 ml
Volume saved: 960 ml (10%)– 640 ml (15%) = 320 ml
Concentrating is generally done to conserve volume
The rate will need to be adjusted to prevent excess volume from being added as more water.
80 ml/hr = 1.92L = 1920 ml – 320 ml (saved from 15% AA) = 1600 ml
1600 ml / 24 hrs = 67 ml/hr
Provides same nutrients as the 80 ml/hr infusion, but less volume
when is the concentration of a TPN usually increased
to conserve volume, therefore the patient receives less fluid
compound calculations for lipids
Lipids: 200 ml/day, 20% solution
200 ml X 20 g/100 ml (20%) = 40 g fat
Calories:
200 ml/day x 2 kcal/ml (because IV, so have to look at mL)= 400 kcal from fat
NOT 40 g X 9 kcal/g lipid = 450 kcal (recall composition of intralipid solutions)
% of total calories from fat:
384 g CHO, 96 g protein, 40 g fat
1305.6 kcal + 384 kcal + 400 kcal = 2090 kcal
400 kcal is what % of 2090? = 19% within range because upper limit is 30%
G fat/kg/day, 70 kg
40 g/70 kg = 0.57 or ~ 0.6 g/kg/day
Remember max % fat =
30%
fat max per day
1 g/kg/day
Potassium trending down over several days, want to increase amount provided by TPN (look at previous days requirements)
TPN @ 50 ml/hr with 20 mEq/L KCl in 1.2L
K+ in TPN = 1.2 L x 20 mEq/L = 24 mEq K+ (baseline)
3 boluses of 20 mEq KCl given over last 24 hours
20 mEq x 3 boluses = 60 mEq K+
KPhos infusion of 20 mmol also given
20 mmol Phos x 1ml KPhos/3 mmol phos = 6.7 ml
6.7 ml x 4.4 mEq K/1 ml KPhos) = 29 mEq K+
Total K+ = 24 mEq + 60 mEq + 29 mEq = 113 mEq/K+ (only 24 from TPN)
Look at why they are losing K (loop?)
Incorporate a portion into TPN expressed as mEq/L
have to condsider all sources K
sliding scale for insulin
Same patient’s glucose has routinely been > 200 mg/dL
TPN contains 10 units/L regular insulin (1.2 L)
10 units/L x 1.2 L = 12 units
Also receiving external insulin drip
4 units/hr X 8 hrs = 32 units
8 units/hr x 4 hrs = 32 units
Boluses of 2 units and 4 units = 6 units
Total insulin = 12 + 32 + 32 + 6 = 82 units
Incorporate a portion into TPN as units/L
Starting rule of thumb: 0.1 units insulin /10 gm CHO
Final solution of TPN
Remember to add ~ 60 ml/1000 ml PN solution for electrolytes, vitamins/trace elements and additives
500 ml CHO + 200 ml lipid + 400 ml AA = 1100 ml
1100 ml X 60 ml/1000ml = 66 ml of additives
Final volume = 1100 + 66 = 1166 ml
Initiating the infusion:
Protocols usually increase gradually over first several hrs to reach goal rate…examples
Begin at 50% of goal rate, increase by 25 ml/hr q6 hours until goal rate reached, OR
Begin at 50% of goal rate, after 12 hours increase to goal
TPN will increase over the course of 12-24 hours
Discontinuing the infusion:
Gradually taper off over several hours: decrease rate by 25 ml/hr q1-2 hours until off or decrease rate by 50% x 2 hours, then off, for example a steroid taper
If patient has only been on TPN for 3-4 days can taper over several hours
PN Infusion Guidelines
Infuse admixture via pump (always)
Controls rate and volume, free-flow stop valve (safe guard so doesn’t run when stopped), alarm to detect air or circuit occlusions
Continuous infusion: volume distributed continuously over 24 hours (ml/hr rate)
Cyclic infusion: volume infused over 12-18 hrs
Interruption to treat/prevent hepatotoxicity
Helpful if multiple med administrations interrupt PN infusion
Useful for home therapy patients
Not ideal for glucose intolerance, diabetes, unstable fluid balance
2.4 L PN infusing at 100 ml/hr over 24 hours
Same volume over 12 – 18 hours would average 200 – 133 ml/hr (this would be a good time to concentrate the TPN to decrease the rate)
Pharmacist’s role in TPN
Typically order has been written when pharmacy consulted
Utilize hospital standard if it meets needs, OR
Customize
Should be able to assess needs from scratch and build PN or determine if a written order is appropriate or needs modified
Quality assurance
TPN stability, compatibility
TPN labels should be clear and accurately reflect admixture components
Pay attention to units: g/L, ml/day, mEq/L, mmol/L, units/L
Transcription errors or misinterpretation can lead to patient harm or death (K+ mEq/L vs. mEq/day, 10.0 units insulin vs 100 units/insulin)
Evaluation monitoring for TPN
Routine laboratory monitoring
Electrolytes, hematologic indices, renal function, hepatic function, functional proteins, triglycerides
Need baseline values, then per protocol
Other clinical measurements
Weight, fluid balance (I/O), vital signs, nutritional intake (oral supplements, e.g.)
Anticipate or identify complications that can be avoided or treated promptly (refeeding, compatibility)
Follow trends and clinical course
Not appropriate to change formula daily (inefficient, costly)
PN formula at relatively fixed rate- cannot bolus to replace lytes
Time from lab draw to new admixture can be 12+ hours (always a lag time) can give boluses throughout the day to make acute adjustments daily, but don’t change the TPN daily
Recall time-frame for lab improvements (Alb, PAB, TFN)
Parenteral route for TPN
Appropriate for short or long-term support in the absence of gut function or for suboptimal nutrition intake (7-14 days)
Venous access depends on nutrient requirements, duration of therapy and anatomy
Central access (CPN/TPN)
Peripheral access (PPN)
PN is not emergent (adults)
Indications for PN
the GI tract is still the prefered route
Indications for PN
Consider after 7-14 days of suboptimal nutrition intake
Assess that GI tract cannot meet needs/not tolerated:
Massive small bowel resection (<50-100 cm small bowel left)
Intractable vomiting when EN not tolerated (pregnancy)
Severe diarrhea (malabsorption)
Bowel obstruction
GI fistulae (hole or corrosion connecting one part to another)
Cancer
Pancreatitis
Cancer
Critical Care (organ failure, burns)
Pre-Postoperative (major GI surgery)
Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa)
Routes of Administration for TPN
Central or peripheral
Depends on venous access, fluid status, nutrient requirements, clinical condition, duration of needs
Continue to monitor for GI function for transition to enteral or oral feeding
complications of TPN
Infection, access site maintenance, compatibility, fluid balance management, phlebitis,
catheter migration or breakage, pneumothorax
peripherial access of TPN
Limited to 900 mOsm/L (contact time is greater)
phlebitis, infiltration
Peripheral placement in lower arms (brachial, cephalic, basilic vessel)
Large volumes, diluted solutions required
Easy to place unless poor veins or subjected to multiple attempts
Lower risk of infection, metabolic and technical complications (<7 days)
central access of TPN
Preferred > 7-14 days of hospital use or home access
Preferred to provide high nutrient requirements in patients with extensive illness or fluid fluctuations
Highly concentrated
Smaller volume
Central veins with high blood flow will dilute hypertonic solutions enter circulation more rapidly
Greater risk for infection and insertion trauma; high maintenance of access site (flushed, changed)
Peripheral Access sites
Relatively easy to place at bedside in hand, mid-upper arm
Difficult if multiple attempts are made, previous vascular access, depends on quality of the vessels
Short-term access (days)
Limit Osmolarity to 900 mOsm/L
Osmolarity and TPN
Normal serum is approximately 300 mOsm/L
Peripheral limit is 900 mOsm/L
Hypertonic solutions should be given via central line to avoid phlebitis or RBC crenation due to osmotic gradient shifts
TPN formula, you can estimate mOsm to determine appropriate route: Dextrose, AA, lipids, electrolytes
Dextrose = 5 mOsm/g or 50 mOsm/%
AA = 10 mOsm/g or 100 mOsm/%
Lipids = 1.7 mOsm/% (essentially non-contributory/isotonic)
Electrolytes = 1 – 2 mOsm/mEq
Central Access sites
jugular
PICC line enters the brachial and goes to the superior vena cava
throught the skin and up to the heart
Central Line Access
Vary in length, lumen size and number of ports
Catheter tip terminates at superior vena cava
High flow, large bore, adjacent to right heart (diluted with next HB and goes into circulation)
Tip must be verified by radiography prior to use
Short-term central access (weeks)
Percutaneous insertion into subclavian or internal jugular vein (TLSC or IJ)
Longer access (> 4 weeks) /or indefinite therapy
Tunneled catheter or injection/implanted port
Depends on age/anatomy, could be chemo, home TPN or antibiotics
Long-term central access
Tunneled catheters
Hickman, Broviac, Groshong
Subcutaneous tunnel created in chest wall to reach central vessel
Secured with sutures, anchored with felt cuff to promote fibrotic tissue growth around catheter
Injection port access may be external
or concealed
Implanted port (Portacath)
Large port or reservoir surgically placed beneath skin and anchored to chest wall (accessed and de-accessed quickly)
PIIC line
Intermediate use (both short and longer-term access: weeks to months) MOST COMMON
PICC = peripherally inserted central catheter
Inserted peripherally (basilic, cephalic, brachial vessel) but tip advanced to the superior vena cava for central access
Can handle hypertonic, large volumes
Can be placed at bedside by trained personnel
Acute use during hospitalization or chronic use for home care access
IV complications
Insertion site infection
Catheter-related infection
Phlebitis: vein irritation
Thrombophlebitis
Infiltration
Extravasation
Pain, edema, warmth, redness/streaking, oozing, blistering, fever, chills
Line migration, air emboli, occlusion, breakage
access site care
Site maintenance and care
Dressing changes
Flush for patency
SASH method
Biopatch or tegaderm
Antibiotic/antiseptic covering for protection; pharmaceutical-grade, sterile saran wrap
Allergic reactions to tape/covering
Monitor all infusions for compatibility/tolerance
Formulation considerations for TPN
Available references for compatibility and stability: Trissel’s, King Guide
Exact answers not always available
Conc, temp, pH, 2:1 vs 3:1, manufacturer dependent
Complex admixtures containing ~ 40 items
Mixing order
AA, dextrose, water, electrolytes, vitamins, trace …then inspect prior to adding lipids…then inspect for uniform emulsion and phase separation
Automated compounders
Filter recommendations for TPN
In-line filters for PN
Recommended to reduce infusion of particulates, microprecipitates, microorganisms, pyrogens, air
Multiple additives can contaminate fluid with particulates. Particles > 5 microns can cause phlebitis and obstruct flow leading to embolic complications
Microprecipitates form under pH, concentration and temperature conditions (Ca-Phos)
Microorganisms (most) can be removed via 0.22 µ
Fat integrity is compromised when infused through this size
Most appropriate for 2:1 admixtures
1.2 µ filter appropriate for 3:1 admixtures
Removes particles, microprecipitates, but not most microorganisms
PN mixture method Two-in-one, 2:1, 2-in-1
All micronutrients + protein (AA) + CHO macronutrients mixed in one bag
Lipids are infused separately
A 0.22 μ filter is used during infusion of the 2:1 solution to reduce contamination with microorganisms, pyrogens, air
Solution should be clear, inspected for particulate matter. May have yellow tinge due to AA and multivitamin/additives.
PN mixture method #2 Three-in-one, 3:1, 3-in-1
All micronutrients and macronutrients (CHO, AA and lipids) are combined in one bag
Lipids create an opaque solution
Alters the physiochemical properties of the mixture
Unable to “see” through the mixture for obvious precipitates or particulates
A 1.2μ filter is required to reduce passage of particulates and microprecipitates
Instability of lipid emulsion may lead to phase separation, rendering the mixture unsafe
Physical appearance of TPN
Fundamental quality assurance measure…
Just look at it!
Gross particulate matter, incompatibility from gas formation, turbidity, haziness or crystallization
Obvious embolic risk to the patient
2:1 admixtures should be clear-yellow (MVI, additives)
3:1 admixtures are opaque
Still assess visually for emulsion destabilization
Recognize the signs of phase separation
Manifests as free oil droplets that layer or coalesce to varying degrees
Yellow to brown in color, liberation of free oil, liquid precipitate
Destabilization of TPN represents
unsafe “cracking” of the emulsion
Stages of phase separation
Creaming: translucent band at the surface, separate from the remaining TNA dispersion.
“light” creaming: lipid particles are destabilized, but may be resuspended upon gentle agitation of the solution. If cream layer redevelops after mixing (i.e. phase separates again), the solution should not be used
“heavy” creaming: thicker/more discolored band of lipid particles
Coalescence/marbling: discernable free oil droplets or layers swirled throughout the solution
Cracking: Continuous liquid precipitate layer on surface
Lipid emulsion destabilization
Phase separation can occur over time due to reactive cations in solution (+ charged)
The higher the valence, the greater the disruptive power:
Fe3+ > Ca2+, Mg2+ > Na+, K+
Separate destabilizing cations from lipid dilution during preparation
Do not hang admixture for > 24 hours
When in doubt, do not infuse
Calcium-Phosphorus precipitation
Calcium salts are extremely reactive and can form insoluble precipitates with several additives
Ca + bicarbonate = calcium carbonate
Ca + phosphate = calcium phosphate
Do not underestimate the life-threatening potential created by embolic complications
ways to avoid calium-phosphorus precipitation
Use calcium gluconate as preferred Calcium donor
Use correct mixing sequence: Add phosphorus first
Utilize acetate over bicarbonate for alkalinization
Factors increasing the risk of calcium phosphorus precipitation formation
High concentrations of Calcium and Phosphorus salts
Use of Calcium chloride salt (more reactive)
Low concentrations of AA and Dextrose
Increased temperature
Increased pH of admixture
Improper mixing sequence
Addition of IVFE and other additives
Role of admixture pH
when pH is elevated = more risk for crystallization

Higher the pH (increased pH, more basic)
Higher risk of crystallization
Lower the pH (decreased pH, more acidic)
Lower risk of crystallization
Metabolic complications of TPN
Multifactorial: substrate-related, electrolyte and fluid disorders, acid-base complications
Macronutrient problems:
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypertriglyceridemia
Abnormal LFT’s
Hepatic dysfunction and TPN
Steatohepatitis: fatty liver infiltrates
Mild increases in LFT’s (<3 X ULN)
1-4 weeks after initiation
Can reverse or resolve with formula change or d/c
May be persistent in long-term home patients
risk factors for hepatic dysfunction and TPN
Pre-existing liver disease, pre-existing malnutrition, sepsis, excessive calories or excessive duration of therapy, lack of enteral intake, extensive bowel surgery
Hypertriglyceridemia and TPN
Serum TG > 400-500 mg/dL
Main cause?
IVFE-based nutrition support regimens
Risk factors: liver or pancreatic dysfunction, sepsis, multi-organ failure, lipid rate and dose
Defective lipid clearance
Consider decreasing lipid content or holding (administer QOD, or TIW) when serum is lipemic
Main cause of Hypertriglyceridemia with TPN
IVFE-based nutrition support regimens
Risk factors: liver or pancreatic dysfunction, sepsis, multi-organ failure, lipid rate and dose
Glucose tolerance and TPN
Hyperglycemia
Stress, infection, steroids, pancreatitis, diabetes, excessive carbohydrate provision
Reduce % or number of calories from CHO
Insulin…regular only
Add directly to TPN infusion
Fixed dose continuous infusion
Add external continuous insulin infusion
Titratable infusion
Hypoglycemia
Abrupt withdrawal of PN, excessive insulin
The macronutrients
carbohydrate, lipid and protein, are dosed on a per kg basis. These substrates are utilized to meet estimated caloric goals
The following parameters should be calculated before recommending a nutritional support regimen:
 Determine the weight to use for feeding. This is crucial for all calculations going forward!
 Estimate the patient’s energy needs and formulate a nutrition plan using total calories to meet their energy needs. (Total calories will include carbohydrate, lipid, and protein calories).
 Estimate nitrogen or protein needs. Nitrogen is an atom in protein and can be dosed as grams of nitrogen or grams of protein. Ideally protein will be used to build lean body mass and not as an energy source.
 Determine nonprotein calories (NPC) that can be used for energy. Nonprotein calories are calories provided by carbohydrates and lipids.
 Determine the patient’s daily fluid needs. This will vary according to sensible and insensible losses, as well as organ function.
 Determine daily electrolyte, vitamin and trace element needs.
 Determine the most appropriate route for nutritional support: Parenteral nutrition (PN), either peripheral (PPN) or central (TPN), or enteral nutrition (EN) using the gastrointestinal tract. Enteral routes of access include nasogastric (NG), orogastric (OG), percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), nasojejunal (NJ), needle catheter jejunostomy (NCJ). Use the gut!
2. If a person is greater than ____% of their IBW, then use the adjusted body weight equation:
120
ABW=
[IBW + 0.25(TBW – IBW)]

This equation means that we will fully support the patient’s lean body mass, but we will support the fat mass to a lesser degree. This is appropriate because lean body mass is more metabolically active than adipose tissue. According to the equation, we will support the adipose tissue at 25% of the rate we will support the lean body masses (or adipose tissue is 75% less metabolically active than lean body tissue).
If a person is less than their IBW, then use
THEN USE TBW
Total calories are made up of dextrose, lipids, and protein. The amount is dependent on the severity of the patient’s illness. Using our "rule of thumb" for determination of energy needs:
Normal/Mild stress 25 kcal/kg/d
Malnourished/Moderate stress 25-30 kcal/kg/d
Critically ill/hypermetabolic 30-35 kcal/kg/d
Major burn/head trauma 35-40kcal/kg/day
values for
Protien restrinction
normal/maintenance
moderate stress
severe stress
Nitrogen:
0.09-0.15 g N/kg/d
0.15-0.18 g N/kg/d
0.20-0.32 g N/kg/d
0.33-0.48 g N/kg/d

Protein
0.6-1 g protein/kg/d
1-1.2 g protien/kg/d
1.3-2 g protein/kg/d
2.1-3 g protein/kg/d
With liver or kidney dysfunction, nitrogen/protein administration may be restricted
Increased blood ammonia levels (NH4) can lead to encephalopathy in hepatically-impaired patients. Protein restriction should be implemented during acute phases of overt encephalopathy. Increased BUN (blood urea nitrogen) can lead to uremic complications in patients with kidney impairment. However, patients receiving various forms of renal replacement therapy, or those in acute renal failure with a catabolic stressor may actually have increased protein requirements (moderate stress category
Dosing parameters for lipid
provide at least 2-4% of calories from lipids but do not exceed 30% of total calories

do not exceed 1 g/kg/day IV lipid
dosing parameters for CHO
do not exceed administration of 5 mg/kg/min CHO

using greater than 20-25 kcal/kg/day of CHO exceeds the mean oxidation rate of glucose
Complications from excess lipid administration:
►hypertriglyceridemia
►increased risk of pancreatitis
►immunosuppression
►altered pulmonary hemodynamics
Complications from excess CHO:
►hyperglycemi
►insulin resistance ►lipogenesis
►fatty liver infiltration
complications from lipid deficeincy
►alterations in platelet function
► hair loss
► poor wound healing
► dry, scaly skin unresponsive to water miscible creams
Essential fatty acid deficiency (essential fatty acids linoleic acid and alpha linoleic acid) can be avoided by providing at least ______% of the total caloric intake as lipid emulsion.
2-4%
1 ml of 10% propofol emulsion=
1.1 kcal of lipids
Monitoring Tips for lipids
Evaluation of serum triglycerides (at least weekly) and serum blood glucose (usually Q 4-6 hours) should be a standard part of PN monitoring. Temporary interruptions of lipid infusions for 12-24 hours are recommended when the serum triglyceride level climbs over 275 mg/dL. Utilizing a 20% lipid emulsion product is preferred for PN compounding as it allows for more efficient triglyceride clearance and metabolism. If a TPN infusion is interrupted for any reason (lost access, compromised quality, electrolyte imbalance), a stock bag of 10% Dextrose (D10) should be hung and infused at the same rate as the PN formula to avoid rebound hypoglycemia.
fluid intake for maintenance
25-35 ml/kg/day
abnormal fluid losses must be taken into account
emesis, diarrhea, NG suction, fever, ventilatory circuit, wounds
fluid intake can be estimated by
1 ml fluid/kcal ingested
electrolytes dependent on kidney function
►Na, K, Mg and Phos are particularly dependent on kidney function and if renal function is reduced, intake of these electrolytes will likely need to be restricted.
electrolytes that are sensitive to GI losses
►Consider electrolyte adjustments through losses in the GI tract (diarrhea, emesis, fistulas), including Na, Cl, K and bicarbonate.
diuretics may cause a loss of what electrolytes
►Use of diuretics may cause a drug-nutrient interaction such that K, Na and Mg wasting may occur
vitamins in TPN
Standard adult multivitamins (10 ml) are added routinely to each daily bag of PN. They contain 12-13 known vitamins (MVI-12 does not contain vitamin K) and are based on recommended daily intake values.
daily MVI in adult TPN
Thiamin (B6) Riboflavin (B2)
Niacin (B3) Folic Acid
Pantothenic Aid Pyridoxine (B6)
Cyanocobalamin (B1) Biotin
Ascorbic Acid (C) Vitamin A
Vitamin D Vitamin E
Vitamin K (+/-)
trace minerals
Chromium
Copper
Manganese
Selenium
Zinc
Iron: not routinely added
why is iron not added to the TPN
Iron is not routinely recommended as an additive in patients receiving PN (due to stability concerns) and is not a component of current injectable trace element preparations.
patients with hepatic problems should not receive what trace elements
In patients with hepatobiliary disease, consider reductions of copper and manganese due to impaired excretion.
in patients with major cutaneous problems such as burns should not receive what trace elements
zinc, copper, selenium)
in patients that are on TPN for extended periods of time what is the concern in regards to trace elements
Interestingly, many components of the PN formula have been shown to be contaminated with trace elements such as zinc, copper, manganese, chromium, selenium and aluminum. In patients receiving long-term PN support, there is the concern for trace element toxicity and serum monitoring may be necessary.
if the GI tracts is functional
it should be used for nutritional support
are arteries or veins used for a TPN
veins
particles > 5 microns can cause
phlebitis or obstucted blood flow leading to embolic complications
use of a 0.22 micron filter removes
microorganisms, but is limited to a 2-in-1 formulation without lipids
when infusing a 3-in-1 formulation what size fliter is used
1.2 microns
It is effective in removing both particulates and microprecipitates, however, does not remove most \microorganisms if the formulation is contaminated.
1 ml of 10% lipid emulsion = ___________kcal of lipid
1.1
1 g of lipid= _____kcal of lipid
9
1ml of 20% lipid emulsion = __________kcal lipid
2
Pay attention to nutrition admixture labels and orders! Pharmacist review and check √
∙Formulas can be complex. Adverse events are relatively low in frequency, but can cause harm
∙Most errors associated with PN are seen with electrolytes, insulin, dextrose and additives
∙Make sure orders are clear and utilize the institution's standardized order form
∙Question large-scale changes: omissions, dramatic day-to-day fluctuations
∙Ensure compatibility of additives and appropriate administration route/filtration is used
Remember to add ____ml of additives for each _____ml of PN solution.
60
1000
General principles of nutrition support are the same for adults and kids
If the gut works……..use it
Avoid over and under feeding
Need a plan that outlines goals, requirements, delivery and assessment
if the child is older than 10 what formulas are used
adult
why is calcium and phosphate more problematic in peds than adults
beceause in children their requirements are much more so more is given to them so there is more of apossibility of a percipitate
Pediatric Nutritional Assessments pyhsical findings
Age, weight, height, HC (head circumfrance, if the childs head is not growing than the brain is not growing), skinfold, hydration stutus
Growth is the best indicator of a child’s long-term nutritional status.
Growth charts (special charts for turners and trisomy 21)
Equations (rarely used)
IBW= ( ht in cm 2 x 1.65 )  1000
Growth velocity
Pediatric Nutritional Assessments laboratory findings
Visceral Proteins
albumin, transferrin, retinol binding protein, prealbumin
what is better EN or PN
Enteral Nutrition: Superior to Parenteral
Trophic effects on intestinal villus
Reduces bacterial translocation (if the gut is not used membranes become leaky and it is easier for bacteria to pass through)
Supports Gut-associated Lymphoid Tissue
Promotes secretory IgA secretion and function
Lower cost
PN nutritional problems
IV access
Infectious risks
PN-associated liver disease
Enteral Feeding in Pediatrics
Healthy term infants: breast or bottle fed
Preterm infants (even healthy), sick term infants and critically ill children : NG-tube, OG-tube, G-tube
Premature infants are known to suck but 'forget' to breathe and swallow  need feeding tube
Generally begin with continuous “tropic feeds” with slow transition to bolus feeds and ultimately oral feeds
when to initiate EN in peds
ASAP
they have to be hempdynamically stable
do you start with bolus feedings or continuous feedings in peds
continuous because it is easier for the body to except the smaller feedings

work up to bolus
Does Breast Milk Provide Complete Nutrition?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends human milk as the preferred feeding for all infants
Pre-term breast milk is insufficient in calories, protein and minerals  need BM supplements/fortifiers
Enteral nutrition can be provided to premature infants with commercial premature formulas.
what is supplemented to breast milk in preterm infants
higher concentrations of protein, Ca, phos
Premature Infant formulas
Higher caloric density
Higher Ca, P and protein
Standard Infant formulas
Cow Protein Based: Enfamil Lipil, Similac Advance
Soy Protein Based: Isomil Advance
Other Cow Protein Based: Enfamil Lactofree Lipil, Similac Lactose Free Advance
Overview of Formula Choices
Formula throughout the years: premature infant, infant less than 1 yr old, specialized, pediatric (1-10 yrs old) and adolescent/adult (greater than 10 yrs old)
how long is considered full term
45 weeks
Specialty Infant Formulas
Hydrolyzed Protein: “broken down” protein – great for malabsortion syndromes
Amino Acid based: great for severe food allergies
Portagen: 87% MCT (median chain TG) fat. Indicated for long chain fat intolerance
Ross Carbohydrate Free: for carbohydrate intolerance
Similac 60/40: for renal disease
3232 A: for irretraceable diarrhea
Transitional Infant Formula: follow-up formula for ex-preemies. Higher protein, Ca and P content than standard formula.
Pediatric Formulas (Ages 1-10) oral
Pediasure: (choc, van, straw, banana cream and orange cream) standard complete pediatric oral supplement. 240 calories per can.
Carnation Instant Breakfast: (choc, van, straw) powder, mix with milk, affordable substitute for Pediasure.
Boost: (choc, van, straw) standard adult and pediatric oral supplement. 240 calorie per can.
Boost Breeze: (tropical, mixed berry) juice oral supplement, not complete. 180 calories per can.
Health Shake: (choc,van,straw) milk based, 300 calorie per 6 ounces supplement. Comes frozen.

not all are complete feeding formulas
Pediatric Formulas (Ages 1-10) tube feedings
Tube Feeding (eg Kids in the ICU)
Nutren Jr. with and without fiber
Peptamen Jr.: semi-elemental (broken down) and 60% MCT fat, no fiber. Ready to feed can. 250 calorie per can.
Specialty (tube)
Vivonex Pedatric: Malabsorption and fat intolerance, Pancreatitis.
drawbacks to EN
Gastric emptying impairments such as vomitting which can lead to aspiration
Aspiration of gastric contents
Diarrhea
Sinusitis from NG tubes
Esophagitis /erosions
Displacement of feeding tube
Contraindications to Enteral Feedings for peds
Nonfunctional gut, anatomic disruption, gut ischemia
Massive small bowel resection (SBS)
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Severe peritonitis
Severe IBD
Intractable diarrhea
Gut GVH (graft vs. host disease)
Severe shock and MODS (liver, renal, pulmonary, pancrease) these patients are hemodynamically unstable

the above patients would require TPN
JP is a premature infant (born at 26 weeks) who is now day-of-life 7. He remains on mecanical ventilation (orally inserted ETT) and his nutrition (until today) has been supported solely by TPN, but now, he is ready to start enteral feedings.
1) What would be the best route of enteral feeding for JP?
a) PO bolus
b) NG bolusc) NG continuous
d) OG continuous
2) Which formula is best suited for JP?
a) boost
b) enfamil-24
c)vivonex
d) pulmocare
c) NG continuous
b) enfamil-24
Indications for PN in Pediatrics
When EN is unlikely to provide adequate nutrition
Prematurity (ASAP)
Limited reserve with high metabolic demand
Immature GIT
Critical period of brain growth
Other Infants and Kids within 3-7 days
Functional or Anatomical Problems with GIT
GI anomalies, severe inflammatory disease, persistent diarrhea/vomiting
trauma, solid organ failure, anorexia, CF, CHI, spinal cord injury, post-surgical, CHD, cancer
Routes of PN Administration in Pediatrics
Peripheral (PIV)
* Short-term use only

Central
* Broviac, Hickman
* Port (for ambulatory patients with long term PN)
* Umbilical vessels (3 vessels: 2 arteries, 1 vein) good for 10-14 day use
All of the following are appropriate candidates for parenteral nutrition EXCEPT:

a) premature infant (27 weeks gestation) who is 1 day old
b) seven year old who refuses to eat solid food and has lost 5 pounds
c) ten year old in the PICU with GI trauma
d) two year old who is 1 day s/p liver transplant
b) seven year old who refuses to eat solid food and has lost 5 pounds
When to Initiate PN in Children?
Preemie: within hours of birth
Infant: within 1-3 days of substandard nutrition
Child: within 5 days of substandard nutrition
Adolescent: within 7 days of substandard nutrition
Adult: 7 days

The younger the patient the faster the PN initiation

Initiation is age dependent
Fluid Requirements in peds
Insensible Losses
perspiration or evaporative via skin
Can be huge in micropreemie ( < 750 grams)
* lack of stratum cornium so there is a large amount of water loss

respiratory tract
Reduced when mechanically ventilated (lower fluid requirements because are not breathing of water)
Sensible Losses
Urine
Stool
Wounds
Drains (chest tube, JP drains etc)
how are fluids administered to peds
all in the TPN
neonate fluid requirements
Neonate: 110 -150 ml/kg/day
200 ml/kg/day in the micropremie
80 ml/kg/day in severely fluid restricted term infant
Fluid in the neonate is advanced as the infant transitions from acutely ill to “feeding and growing”
child fluid requirements
Child
1-10 kg: 100 ml/kg/day
10 -20 kg: 1000 ml + 50 ml/kg for each kg over 10
above 20 kg: 1500 ml + 20 ml/kg for each kg over 20
what happens to fluid requirements as age increases
it decrease on a ml/kg basis
Total energy expenditure (TEE) =
REE + energy for activity + energy for growth
The younger you are….the ______ your total caloric requirement will be (kcal/kg/day)
higher
Energy or Calorie Requirements
Neonate: 100-120 - Infant (0.5-1 yr): 90-110
Child (1-6): 70-80 - Adolescent (7-10): 55-65
11-14 yrs: 40-50 - 15-18 yrs: 30-40
Predictive Equations and Nomograms
BMR= 22.1 + (31.03 x wt in kg) + 1.16 x length in cm)
Harris Benedict (kids > 15 yrs)
male: 13.75 (W) + 5(H)- 6.76(A) +66.47
female: 9.56(W) + 1.85 (H) - 4.68 (A) + 655.1
what does more stress on the body to caloric demands
increases caloric energy expenditure so increases demands
in the hospital the REE increases and what happens to energy for activity and energy for growth
they do not increase

as a result: kids will have reduced total energy requirements during acute illness
TEE is NOT increased in critically ill neonates and children with early illness
When it comes to stress and EE…. Children are not small adults
Late illness with Lower Stress =
Elevation in TEE
increased energy expenditure …..as kids get better, they have higher energy needs
Avoid overfeeding during acute illness!
Early Illness with High Stress does not equal
Elevation in TEE
Energy equations are NOT accurate in the ICU…must measure!
Early acute stress, due to trauma or surgery, can have the following physiologic effects and outcomes on a child:
a) activation of neuroendocrine and cytokine response
b)increase in heart rate, minute ventilation and tissue oxygen demand
c) increased total energy expenditure
d) all of the above
e) a and b only
e) a and b only
Carbohydrate (Dextrose) in peds
Initial dose is based on previous glucose tolerance
Generally start with 5-10 % dextrose and advance by 2.5-5% as tolerated.
The price of exceeding the maximum glucose oxidative capacity and excessive glucose
metabolically expensive pathways such as glycogen storage and lipid synthesis will be favored  increased energy expenditure, increased carbon dioxide production
fatty infiltration of the liver
do you start peds at goal range with dextrose
no start with D5 or D10 and determine if they are tolerating it and if they are can increase by 2.5-5%

in smaller children advance more slowly
hyperglycemia and peds
Glucose enters the cells of GIT, neurons, heart, liver etc, via the aid of glucose transporters.

This process (except in skeletal muscle) is INDEPENDENT of insulin – so the higher the serum glucose the higher the intracelluar transport of glucose into the cellular mitochondria.

As glucose enters the Krebs cycle for ATP production free radicals (O-) are produced  morbidity and mortality.
what level do you want serum glucose at in peds
< 180
Specialized Pediatric Protein
Trophamine, Aminosyn PF, Premasol (plus cysteine)
Generally initiated at GOAL (in infants and children)
Preemie: 3-4 grams/kg/day
Short titration in preemie (initiate at 2 g/kg)
Infant-1 year: 2-2.5 grams/kg/day
1-6 years: 1.5-2 grams/kg/day
6-14: 1-2 grams/kg/day
15-18 years: 1-1.5 gram/kg/day
Hesitation to provide protein will exacerbate the semi-starvation state of the preemie in the first week(s) of life
do you start at goal with TPN proteins for peds
yes, except in micor-preemies give them 1/2 of the goal value because of tolerance
what 2 enzymens are peds missing
hepatic cysteinesulfinic acid decarboxylase

hepatic cysathionase
what to aa are peds deficient in
cysteine
taurine
conditionally essential aa in peds
cysteine
taurine
glutamine
carnitine
arginine
glutamine in peds
preferred fuel for the gut, maintains gut integrity, important during stress
supplementation can reduce PN duration
IV stability issues
carnitine in peds
required for transport of FFA into mitochondria for ß-oxidation and energy production; clinically appears as intolerance of IVFE
newborns are at risk of deficiency secondary to immature synthesis and lack of AA in PN
arginine in peds
precursor for nitric oxide, improves wound healing
especially for burn victums
Fat (Intravenous Lipid Emulsion) peds
Integral part of cell membranes, platelet function, hormones, inflammatory mediators, wound healing and brain development
Concentrated source of calories
Commercially available IVFE differ in percent (10-30%) and source of TG (soybean or combination of soybean and safflower)
Contains egg phospholipids and glycerol
if a ped has a egg allergy can they receive the lipid emulsion
no
Absolute minimum requirement of fat for peds
1-4% of total calories (prevents essential FA deficiency)
Typical intake of fat for peds
1-3 g/kg/day (30% of calories in older child and 40-60% in neonates and young infant)
Intake is limited by ability to clear TG and FFA
dependent of lipoprotein lipase, hepatic lipase and lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase
when should IVFE started in peds
IVFE should be started on the first day of therapy at 0.5-1 g/kg/day and advanced daily by 0.5-1g/kg/day as tolerated

Generally infused over 20-24 hours
goal serum TG in peds
Follow serum TG (goal < 150-200 mg/dl)
IVFE and Toxicity in peds
Fat accumulates inside phagocytes  impair immune function (overwhelms the phagocytes)
Fat alters pulmonary vascular tone by shifting the AA pathway towards thromboxane (causes vasoconstriction) and away from prostaglandin leading to increased PVR
FFA can displace bilirubin from albumin
All toxicity is dose and infusion-rate related!
Infuse lipid over 20-24 hours
Avoid > 0.5 g/k/day in infants with elevated TB
Check serum TG during septic events
IVFE can cause hydroperoxide production when exposed to light….cell damage…….protect from light!!
infuse lipids over _____________ hours
20-24 hours
all toxicities in regards to lipids and peds is due to....
infusion rates
The presence of what allergy makes intralipid contraindicated?
egg
The use of which sedative can provide a potentially significant amount of calories (as fat) and may require an adjustment in the nutritional regimen?
propofol
Is there a better fat out there for peds?
Current IVFE are composed of omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated long-chain triglycerides
Medium-chain triglycerides are gaining interest
MCT are cleared faster
Do not accumulate in the liver
Do not require carnitine
But..are not a source of essential FA
Mix of MCT-LCT are being investigated and are in use in Europe
When starting parenteral nutrition in a child, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a) amino acids (protein) should be started at GOAL
b) fat emulsion (lipid) should be started at GOAL
c) glucose (dextrose) should be started at GOAL
a) amino acids (protein) should be started at GOAL
Vitamins for peds
Vitamin stores cross the placenta during the last trimester
There is NOT a MVI product designed specifically for premature infants with higher A and lower B vitamins
Dose: 2 ml/kg up to 5 ml
Peroxides are generated by MVI when exposed to light AND Vitamin A is lost when exposed to light…..Protect from light!


peds do not have their own vitamins
Trace Elements
in peds
Zn, Cu, Mn, Cr, Se
with renal disease  reduce Se (unless they are on RRT); with high ostomy output  increase Zn
with cholestatic disease, give 1/2 of Cu and zero Mn

they don't need all of them right away, but they give them anyways

once the child >11 use the adult formulation
26 week preemie on DOL 1 transferred from outside hospital. Wt= 600 grams. Ventilated, on antibiotics.
Fluid rate = 3.5 ml/hr, patient has a UVC and UAC
Current IVF = D7.5% + 1 unit heparin/ml at 3 ml/hr
Electrolytes are WNL, Glucose= 100
How would you initiate
IV dextrose
Protein
Fat
dextrose: tolerating D7 so could increase to 7.5-10

protein: 2-4 mg/kg/day

fat: goal is 3 mg/kg/day, but start with 0.5-1 mg/kg/day on use TG to see if tolerating
10 year old, s/p MVA with BAT, femur fractures and ventilated. Is post-trauma day #4 and team wants to start TPN.
Weight = 32 kg (50th percentile)
Currently NPO, on D51/2NS + 20 mEq KCl/L
Labs: 140/103/8 glucose= 250 Ca: 4.2 Alb: 1.9
3/ 25/ 0.4 P: 4 Mg: 1.2

Identify abnormal labs
How would you initiate and advance TPN?
Glucose is high
Ca is low

D5 + insulin
protein: 1.5-2 mg/kg/day (starting at goal)
fat: 1 mg/kg/day
What would be the initial TPN composition for a 25 kg 5 year old child with a central line, currently tolerating 5% dextrose

Glucose 10%, Protein 2 g/kg/day, lipids 5 g/kg/d
Glucose 10%, Protein 1 g/kg/day, lipids 15 g/kg/d
Glucose 15%, Protein 0.5 g/kg/day, lipids 3 g/kg/d
Glucose 12.5%, Protein 0.2 g/kg/day, lipids 1 g/kg/d
Glucose 10%, Protein 2 g/kg/day, lipids 1 g/kg/d
Glucose 10%, Protein 2 g/kg/day, lipids 1 g/kg/d
Electrolytes Requirements child vs. adult
Children
Na = 2 - 4 mEq/kg/day
K = 2 - 4 mEq/kg/day
Cl: Acetate = 1:1
Mg = 0.3 - 0.5 mEq/kg/day
P = 0.5 - 2 mEq/kg/day
Ca = 0.5 - 3.5 mEq/kg/day
(a lot more CA and Phos because of bone growth)

Adults
Na = 1 -2 mEq/kg/day
K = 1 - 2mEq/kg/day
Cl: Acetate = 1:1
Mg = 8-20 mEq/day
P = 20 - 40 mmol/day
Ca = 10-15 mEq/day
hyponatremia in peds
Na+ less than 130 mEq/L
Severe: less than 120 mEq/L
Mortality as high as 50%
causes of hyponatremia in peds
SIADH
Too much free water
Large losses (diuretics/CSW)
Symptomatic Hyponatremia in peds
Cerebral Edema
Nausea, vomiting
Decreased LOC
Coma
Seizures
Respiratory arrest
Death
Non-osmotic stimulators of AVP (anti-pee/ADH)
Hypotension, hypovolemia
CHF
Cirrhosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Nausea, vomiting
Pulmonary disease, mechanical ventilation
CNS disturbances: meningitis, encephalitis, tumors, injury
Hypoglycemia
Hypoxia, hypercarbia
Stress, fear, pain
Postoperative state
Recommendations in peds to prevent hyponatremia
Do NOT use hypotonic IVF for hospitalized children
Plain dextrose 5%
½ NS or ¼ NS
D5 1/4NS (without K+)

DO use
5% Dextrose 0.9% NaCl
0.9% NaCl

Does not apply to
Premies and neonates
High risk for fluid overload
Ongoing free water losses
2 y.o. girl, severe status asthmaticus, hypercarbic respiratory failure requiring intubation
Sedation, neuromuscular blockade, dynamic hyperinflation on mechanical ventilation
Arterial PCO2 remains around 120 (very high)
D5 1/4NS at maintenance
Urine output 3-4 mL/kg/hr

18 hours later:
Na+ decreased from 138 to 128mEq/L
Pupils fixed and dilated
Which factors put the patient at risk for cerebral edema?
hyponatremia
Steps to Take When Working with Electrolyte Replacements in peds
ALWAYS confirm the patient’s laboratory values
Electrolyte replacement must be given in a slow, deliberate manner
Ca: over 30 min
K: over 1 hour
P: over 4-6 hours
Mg: over 2 hours
Careful with compatibility issues
Know what kind of access your patient has

the type of line is important because will use different concentrations
Monitoring in Children
Daily weight
Weekly HC and length in infants
Serum chemistry
Daily while acutely ill and increasing intake
Weekly thereafter
Chem-7 with Ca, P, Mg
Protein Panel
Do not over-monitor serum- phlebotomy loss leads to anemia