Table 5

PN order changes in study patients during phase 3

PN order changesPN modifications in study group patients (n=30)Total PN modifications
Macronutrients21 (70%)104
Electrolytes15 (50%)173
Micronutrients25 (83.3%)42
 Thiamine5
 Ergocalciferol5
 Ascorbic acid1
 Cyanocobalamin1
 Zinc10
 Chromium5
 Selenium5
 Manganese6
 Copper2
Volume17 (56.6%)33
Infusion rate6 (20%)11
Total27373
  • Note. Macronutrient orders were changed either because of inadequate weight gain, liver enzyme elevations or excessive weight gain. Electrolytes and micronutrient orders were changed based on lab results.

  • PN, parenteral nutrition.