Presentation Information

No Chopped Liver: Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease in Infancy

• Speaker: Jennifer Barnes , PharmD, BCPPS
• Presentation Type:
• Duration: 60 Mins
• Credits: 1 CERP, 1 Nursing CEU, 1 CME

Abstract:

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is ubiquitous in the neonatal intensive care units and many neonates require longer durations of PN that increase their risk of associated liver disease. PNALD is associated with significant morbidities including liver transplantation and mortality. Preventing these adverse effects and early treatment are essential. During this presentation we will discuss PN modifications including differing lipid therapies. We will review the literature for different lipid emulsions in detail and their role in not only treatment but prevention. Lastly, we will discuss pharmacologic agents that are used as adjunctive therapies.