Can lipid emulsion be administered daily?
Apr 19, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
Fat emulsion should generally not be administered daily. Fat emulsion provides energy and essential fatty acids for patients requiring parenteral nutrition, and can also prevent and treat essential fatty acid deficiency. Depending on the clinical condition, it should be administered intermittently, with several days between infusions. Daily administration should be avoided to prevent overburdening organs responsible for fat metabolism and to reduce the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain.
Fat emulsions should generally not be administered daily to prevent potential side effects. The specific analysis is as follows:
Fat emulsion is an energy-supplementing medication. After intravenous infusion, it provides energy and essential fatty acids for patients requiring parenteral nutrition, and can also help prevent and treat essential fatty acid deficiency. Under medical guidance and depending on the patient's condition, fat emulsions are typically administered intermittently, with several days between infusions. Daily administration should be avoided to prevent overburdening organs involved in fat metabolism—such as the pancreas and liver—and to reduce the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and headache.
When administering fat emulsions, it is important to note that they are contraindicated in cases of shock or severe lipid metabolism disorders. If any abnormal symptoms occur, patients should promptly consult a physician specializing in clinical nutrition.
