Tpn

chadash · Oct 13, 2005

The highest calorie content that I have seen on ensure is 1 to 1.5 calories per cc/ml, equaling approximately 240-360 calories per can.
Where did you find this brand with the 95 calories per cc, may I ask?

whoops...............

chadash · Oct 13, 2005

I mean whoopsey daisey....Those darn decimals.

chadash · Oct 13, 2005

Is this more like it?

Typical solution is 15% Dextrose and an amino acid solution - a hypertonic, hyperosmolar solution.

kcal per cc

3.4kcal/gm D5W = 5gm/100ml

D5W = 10 x 5 = 50gm dextrose 50gm x 3.4kcal = 175kcal/L

D15W = 150gm dextrose 150gm x 3.4kcal = kcal/L x 3L/day = 1530 kcal

Lipid solution - usually 250ml bottle of 10% fat emulsion given once daily continuous infusion, i.e., over 24 hours. Can be infused in the same IV line as the TPN, below the filter.

1.1kcal/cc x 250ml = 275kcal/bottle

Additive - electrolytes: Ca, Na, K, PO4; MVI and trace elements

I bow to your greatness

EricTAMUCC-BSN, BSN, RN · Oct 15, 2005

So they would be getting around 1,500 calories TPN and 20 calories Fat per day. YOU are a genius Chadash! Thanks.

eric

chadash · Oct 15, 2005

So they would be getting around 1,500 calories TPN and 20 calories Fat per day. YOU are a genius Chadash! Thanks.
eric

Not really, you did the math! I was still struggling the that darn calculator....

EricTAMUCC-BSN, BSN, RN · Oct 15, 2005

Tough competition for cocacola with only a mear 0.4 calorie per ml :)

The highest calorie content that I have seen on ensure is 1 to 1.5 calories per cc/ml, equaling approximately 240-360 calories per can.
Where did you find this brand with the 95 calories per cc, may I ask?

EricTAMUCC-BSN, BSN, RN · Oct 15, 2005

so modest too, i think im in love!

Not really, you did the math! I was still struggling the that darn calculator....

chadash · Oct 17, 2005

Kind words come through doors you didnt know you left open!:balloons: