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- Title
Impact of shielding parenteral nutrition from light on routine monitoring of blood glucose and triglyceride levels in preterm neonates.
- Authors
Khashu, Minesh; Harrison, Adele; Lalari, Vikki; Lavoie, Jean-Claude; Chessex, Philippe
- Abstract
Premature infants are vulnerable to complications related to oxidative stress. Exposure to light increases oxidation products in solutions of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) such as lipid peroxides and hydrogen peroxide. Oxidative stress impairs glucose uptake and affects lipid metabolism.
- Publication
Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition, 2009, Vol 94, Issue 2, pF111
- ISSN
1468-2052
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/adc.2007.135327