PN order changes | PN modifications in study group patients (n=30) | Total PN modifications |
Macronutrients | 21 (70%) | 104 |
Electrolytes | 15 (50%) | 173 |
Micronutrients | 25 (83.3%) | 42 |
Thiamine | 5 | |
Ergocalciferol | 5 | |
Ascorbic acid | 1 | |
Cyanocobalamin | 1 | |
Zinc | 10 | |
Chromium | 5 | |
Selenium | 5 | |
Manganese | 6 | |
Copper | 2 | |
Volume | 17 (56.6%) | 33 |
Infusion rate | 6 (20%) | 11 |
Total | 27 | 373 |
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.