Lipid Emulsion for Infusion 100 mL is primarily used as a source of parenteral nutrition, particularly intravenous fat (lipid) supplementation, when patients cannot take food orally or via enteral routes (like feeding tubes). It is commonly used in hospitals for critically ill, post-operative, or malnourished patients.
✅ Key Uses:
Energy Source: Provides essential calories in the form of fats.
Essential Fatty Acids: Supplies omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids needed for cell membrane integrity, brain function, and inflammation control.
Part of TPN: Used as part of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for patients unable to eat or absorb food normally.
Support in Catabolic States: Used in conditions like sepsis, burns, trauma, or cancer where energy demand is high.
📌 Common Clinical Situations:
Post-surgical patients
ICU patients on long-term IV nutrition
Premature neonates (in specialized formulations)
Severe gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., Crohn’s, short bowel syndrome)