[Routine postoperative parenteral feeding with a complete solution]

A total of 20 patients of both sexes received total parenteral nutrition with an all-in-one solution (excluding fat). All patients underwent a medium-sized surgical intervention. The solution was applied throughout 4 postoperative days in a medium dosage of 30 ml/kg B.w./day. Additional electrolyte solutions (200-500 ml/day) were allowed, to substitute fluid losses. Routine laboratory parameters remained in hemostasis; even blood sugar was stabilized between 120 and 150 mg% (x) without insulin. The authors conclude that short-term parenteral nutrition using this all-in-one solution exclusively could achieve hemostasis in clinically relevant parameters. No side effects were detected.