Trace Elements' Contamination of Pediatric Parenteral Nutrition Solutions in Canada: A Cause for Concern.

CONCLUSIONS: Cr should be excluded from PN admixtures for children 0-12 months and only one-fourth the current recommendation should be added for pediatric patients >1 year. Manganese should also be excluded from PN admixture for pediatric patients but plasms monitoring 2-3 times per year is recommended for those on long-term PN.
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Source: JPEN Journal Of Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition - April 26, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: Srikrishnaraj A, Chambers K, South C, Arppe Robertson M, Vresk L, Tedesco-Bruce A, Haliburton B, Yanchis D, Belza C, Zietsma J, Benec J, Carricato M, Kean P, Avitzur Y, Wales PW, Harrison D, Courtney-Martin G Tags: JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr Source Type: research