Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Frontiers in nutrition
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The International Lipids in Parenteral Nutrition (PN) Summit was convened to offer practical guidance and expert consensus opinion regarding the use of intravenous lipid emulsions (ILEs) in various clinical settings. Herein, we briefly review aspects from this summit that are of particular importance for surgical/hospitalized patients.
METHODS: Summit participants identified and discussed new evidence, data, and analyses, that potentially influence the benefits and risks of ILEs in PN or their use in clinical practice. The summit meeting consisted of expert presentations that assessed recent clinical data and best practice, followed by periodic panel discussions to formulate consensus statements. Consensus statements were voted on, anonymously, by the meeting attendees.
RESULTS: This review briefly summarizes the rationale for considering ILE choice as a central component of any PN strategy for surgical/hospitalized patients. Thereafter, special patient populations are considered, such as surgery-related intestinal failure, major trauma, and those with chronic critical illnesses. Expert consensus statements are also provided to help bridge the gaps between evidence and clinical practice, hence complementing formal PN societal guideline recommendations.
CONCLUSION: The choice of ILE in PN, particularly those containing fish oil, can play a vital role in improving outcomes for surgical patients.
First Page
1546089
Last Page
1546089
DOI
10.3389/fnut.2025.1546089
Publication Date
1-1-2025
Recommended Citation
Martindale RG, Evans DC, Waitzberg D, Warren M, Mundi MS, Klek S, Wischmeyer PE, Rosenthal MD. Parenteral nutritional support in surgical patients: expert consensus statements regarding intravenous lipid emulsions containing omega-3 fatty acids. Front Nutr. 2025 Feb 17;12:1546089. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1546089. PMID: 40034737; PMCID: PMC11872721.