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Protein Needs Weight (kg) Protein (g/kg/day) 0.0-5.0 2.0-3.5 5.0-20.0 1.0-2.5 20.0-40.0 1.0-2.0 >40.0 0.8-2.0 (max 150 g/day) Not all amino acid solutions are the same Amino Acids: Aminosyn 10% Trophamine 10% Prosol 20% Clinisol 15% Travasol 1 0% FreAmine 10% Primene 10% Aminosyn II 15% B Bruan 15%...

Mean Increments In Weight and Length for Boys Using CDC Growth Charts Boys Age (mos) Weight (g/month Weight (kg/yr) Length (cm/month) Length (cm/year) 2-3 yrs 132 1.6 0.7 9 3-4 yrs 156 1.9 0.6 7 4-5 yrs 181 2.2 0.5 6 5-6 yrs 189 2.3 0.6 7 6-7 yrs 197 2.4 0.5 6 7-8 yrs 205 2.5 0.5 6 8-9 yrs 247 3 0.5...

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Psychosocial Aspects HPN staff needs to assess family's ability to provde PN care at home. This process is similiar to transplant assessment of patient, as the alternative is continued hospitalization on HPN until PN can be discontinued OR issues can be resolved OR sometimes intestinal transplant...

For a PDF version of the FAQ's, click here What if patient has a fever? Refer patient to the emergency department. Do not reassure family over the phone. For red flag symptoms, tell them to dial 911 (altered mental status, chills, seizures). Tell family to anticipate admission for at least 48 hours...

Case #1 7 year-old on PN 1500 ml/day over 24 hours and (3 gm/kg) 310 ml/day over 24 hours •PN and lipid pumps are mixed up •IL runs at 63 ml/hour, instead of 13 ml/hour •What do you need to watch for? Read more about management here

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