Is it necessary to acclimate refrigerated parenteral nutrition before administering it to pediatric patients?

Parenteral nutrition involves administering nutrients and electrolytes to the body via intravenous infusion. It is indicated for patients who are unable to consume nutrients orally to meet their nutritional needs due to the inability of their digestive system. These may include: very low birth weight premature newborns, newborns who cannot receive enteral feeding for more than 3 days, newborns with gastrointestinal disorders, short bowel syndrome, necrotizing enterocolitis, among others. Parenteral nutrition can vary in composition depending on the patient’s condition; however, it must ensure the provision of key macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins), electrolytes (sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, magnesium), trace elements (zinc, copper, magnesium, chromium), and vitamins. Although the use of parenteral nutrition is now standardized, some uncertainties still exist regarding its administration. This communication will present some current recommendations.