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What are the disease states that usually coexist with malnutrition, which is considered a major risk factor for refeeding syndrome?
What are the disease states that usually coexist with malnutrition, which is considered a major risk factor for refeeding syndrome?
Malnutrition, a major risk factor for refeeding syndrome, is often observed in different disease states including cancer, Marasmus/Kwashiorkor, neurological problems, respiratory diseases, and gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
How does the body shift its metabolism upon refeeding, and what is the potential consequence of such rapid change?
How does the body shift its metabolism upon refeeding, and what is the potential consequence of such rapid change?
Upon refeeding, particularly with carbohydrate, the body quickly shifts back to carbohydrate metabolism, a state of anabolism, which can lead to the development of refeeding syndrome.
Explain the concept of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and how it relates to preventing microbial contamination in aseptic units.
Explain the concept of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and how it relates to preventing microbial contamination in aseptic units.
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) focuses on building quality into all working procedures to minimize the risk of errors. In aseptic units, GMP ensures the prevention against micro-organisms, thus maintaining the quality standards appropriate to their intended use and marketing authorization.
Discuss the potential risks for contamination associated with using gravity fill methods for manufacturing parenteral nutrition formulations.
Discuss the potential risks for contamination associated with using gravity fill methods for manufacturing parenteral nutrition formulations.
Describe the importance of monitoring biochemistry in preventing refeeding problems and how electrolyte management plays a role in this process.
Describe the importance of monitoring biochemistry in preventing refeeding problems and how electrolyte management plays a role in this process.
Explain the significance of lipid and chemical stability in the manufacturing of parenteral nutrition formulations.
Explain the significance of lipid and chemical stability in the manufacturing of parenteral nutrition formulations.
What is the primary concern with calcium and phosphate salt formation in Parenteral Nutrition formulations?
What is the primary concern with calcium and phosphate salt formation in Parenteral Nutrition formulations?
What factor increases the risk of calcium and phosphate precipitation in Parenteral Nutrition formulations?
What factor increases the risk of calcium and phosphate precipitation in Parenteral Nutrition formulations?
What is the first stage of destabilization of lipid emulsions in Parenteral Nutrition mixtures?
What is the first stage of destabilization of lipid emulsions in Parenteral Nutrition mixtures?
Why must CaCl not be used in compounding PN formulations?
Why must CaCl not be used in compounding PN formulations?
What measure should be taken to prevent the destabilization of lipid emulsions in Parenteral Nutrition mixtures during storage?
What measure should be taken to prevent the destabilization of lipid emulsions in Parenteral Nutrition mixtures during storage?
What is an important aspect of Contamination Control in Parenteral Nutrition formulation?
What is an important aspect of Contamination Control in Parenteral Nutrition formulation?
What is the result of lipid emulsions becoming seriously destabilized in a mixture?
What is the result of lipid emulsions becoming seriously destabilized in a mixture?
Why is it important to protect PN bags from light during storage?
Why is it important to protect PN bags from light during storage?
What is the maximum hang time for a PN bag due to stability concerns?
What is the maximum hang time for a PN bag due to stability concerns?
What is the consequence of not handling PN bags properly on the ward?
What is the consequence of not handling PN bags properly on the ward?
Why is it important to inspect PN bags for leaks and damages?
Why is it important to inspect PN bags for leaks and damages?
What is the purpose of priming the line before attaching it to a patient?
What is the purpose of priming the line before attaching it to a patient?