Influence of of a Lipid Emulsion on Inflammatory Response and Hepatic Function
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Lipid emulsions are an essential part of parenteral nutrition, both as a part of energy
supply, and as a source of essential fatty acids. It has been shown that the fatty acid
composition of cell membranes is influenced by the fatty acid profile of dietary lipids, and
may therefore be responsible for modulation of immune response. The aim of this study was to
assess the effects of a new lipid emulsion based ob soybean oil, medium-chain triglycerides,
olive oil and fish oil compared with a lipid emulsion based on olive and soybean oil on the
inflammatory response and hepatic function in postoperative intensive care unit (ICU)
patients.