Physicochemical Compatibility of Ceftolozane-Tazobactam with Parenteral Nutrition.

Ceftolozane-tazobactam (CT) is used for the treatment of complicated infections and for multidrug-resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing enterobacteria. In certain cases, simultaneous administration of CT and parenteral nutrition (PN) may be required, but compatibility of Y-site co-administration is unknown. The aim of this study was to analyse the physicochemical compatibility of CT Y-site administered with PN.

Non-Anthocyanin Compounds in Minority Red Grapevine Varieties Traditionally Cultivated in Galicia (Northwest Iberian Peninsula), Analysis of Flavanols, Flavonols, and Phenolic Acids.

Non-anthocyanin compounds (NAN) such as flavonol, flavanol, and phenolic acids should be considered in the characterization of minority red grapevine varieties because these compounds are involved in copigmentation reactions and are potent antioxidants. Sixteen NAN were extracted, identified, and quantified by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) from grapes of 28 red genotypes of L. grown in Galicia (Northwest of Spain) in 2018 and 2019 vintages.

Physicochemical Compatibility of Dexmedetomidine With Parenteral Nutrition.

Background: Dexmedetomidine is an α2-agonist used as a sedative agent in the intensive care setting. Simultaneous administration of dexmedetomidine and parenteral nutrition (PN) may be required. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical compatibility of dexmedetomidine Y-site administered with PN.

[Spanish home enteral nutrition registry of the year 2016 and 2017 from the NADYA-SENPE Group].

Objective: to present the results of the Spanish home enteral nutrition (HEN) registry of the NADYA-SENPE group for the year 2016 and 2017. Material and methods: from January 1st 2016 to December 31st 2017, the HEN registry was recorded and afterwards a further descriptive and analytical analysis was done. Results: in 2016, 4,578 active patients were recorded and prevalence was 98.

Physicochemical Compatibility of Amiodarone with Parenteral Nutrition.

Background: Y-site administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and drugs is frequently required in the intensive care setting. Amiodarone is commonly administered by continuous intravenous infusion and subject to be co-administered via a Y-site with TPN. The aim of this study is to determine the physicochemical stability of amiodarone Y-site administered with TPN.

Differences in Glycemic Control in Diabetic and Non-diabetic Patients with Parenteral Nutrition Using a Basal plus Correction Insulin Regimen: An Observational, Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Hyperglycemia is a frequent complication of parenteral nutrition (PN) in patients both with and without diabetes mellitis (DM). The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of glucose control achieved with basal plus-correction insulin in surgical patients with and without a history of DM receiving PN.

Methods: Retrospective evaluation of a protocol applied during the period of January 2013-December 2015.

Physicochemical Stability and Sterility of Standard Parenteral Nutrition Solutions and Simulated Y-Site Admixtures for Neonates.

Background: Parenteral nutrition (PN) is frequently needed in neonatal intensive care. The use of standard PN has emerged as an easy-to-prescribe approach that allows one to have on-site, ready-to-use PN. The aim of this study was to test the physicochemical stability and sterility of 2 specific PN solutions as well as simulate Y-site compatibility with lipid injectable emulsions (ILE).

[Spanish home enteral nutrition registry of the year 2014 and 2015 from the NADYA-SENPE Group].

Objective: To present the results of the Spanish home enteral nutrition (HEN) registry of the NADYA-SENPE group for the years 2014 and 2015. Methods: From January 1st 2014 to December 31st 2015 the HEN registry was recorded and afterwards a further descriptive and analytical analysis was done. Results: In 2014, 3749 patients were recorded, and 4202 in 2015; prevalence was 80.

Radiation Dose Reduction in Dual-Energy CT: Does It Affect the Accuracy of Urinary Stone Characterization?

Objective: The purpose of this article is to assess the effect of radiation dose reduction in dual-energy CT (DECT) on the performance of renal stone characterization using a patient cohort.

Materials And Methods: CT data from 39 unenhanced DECT examinations performed for stone characterization were retrospectively analyzed in this study. Reduced-dose images were simulated at 75%, 50%, and 25% of the routine dose using a previously validated noise-insertion algorithm.

Viscosity differences between thickened beverages suitable for elderly patients with dysphagia.

Dysphagia has been associated with a high risk of undernutrition and aspiration pneumonia in the elderly. It is commonly managed by adding commercial thickening agents to thicken liquids. The rheological behavior of these thickeners in water is known but there is lack of information with regard to other liquids.

Assessing nutritional status in the elderly evaluation of Chumlea equations for weight.

Background: Weight is one of the most important parameters in assessing nutritional status. However, weight can be difficult to measure in elderly people who are unable to stand. Chumlea et al.

Effect of early postoperative enteral immunonutrition on wound healing in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer.

Background & Aims: One of the most frequent complications in patients with cancer and malnutrition is the surgical wound healing delay or failure. Some studies have shown that arginine improves wound healing in rodents and in healthy human beings. The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of early postoperative enteral immunonutrition on the wound healing process in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer.

Effects of multilayered bags vs ethylvinyl-acetate bags on oxidation of parenteral nutrition.

Background: We evaluate the effects of multilayered bags vs ethylvinyl-acetate bags on peroxidate formation of various emulsions for all-in-one total parenteral nutrition solutions (TPN) during storage.

Methods: Twenty-four parenteral nutritions were prepared with 4 commercial i.v.