disorders of nutrition
Intravenous Feeding
Formulas
In the standard formula for intravenous feeding, carbohydrates provide most of the calories. Formulas may also contain water, Proteins , However, different formulas can be used based on test results, other disorders present, the person's age, and other factors, as for the following: For people with kidney failure when dialysis is not being used or for people with liver failure: A formula with less protein but a high percentage of essential amino acids For people with heart or kidney failure: A formula with less fluid For people with respiratory failure: A formula with less carbohydrate and more fat, which is added to provide the needed amount of calories (processing fat is less work for the lungs than processing carbohydrates) For newborns: A formula with less sugar For obese people: A formula with less fat 