Tag: Pnald

Approximately 34,000 patients in the United States receive parenteral nutrition (PN) each year, which often includes IV lipids [1.8.1]. While lifesaving, it's crucial to understand the answer to the question: **What are the side effects of IV lipids?**

Parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD) affects up to 50% of patients on long-term TPN (five to seven years) [1.2.6]. While a life-saving therapy, it's crucial to understand: what are the downsides of TPN?

Intravenous lipid emulsions (ILE) are used in over 60% of parenteral nutrition regimens to provide essential fatty acids and calories [1.3.2, 1.2.3]. This raises a critical question for clinicians: Does Intralipid affect the liver, and what are the implications for patient safety?