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Relationship between Intralipid-induced hyperlipemia and pulmonary function

H L Greene, D Hazlett, R Demaree

    The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
    |February 1, 1976
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    Intravenous Intralipid infusion temporarily increased serum lipids and decreased pulmonary diffusion in healthy subjects. These effects reversed upon lipid clearance and were prevented by heparin, suggesting low clinical risk in normal individuals but potential risks for those with pre-existing conditions.

    Area of Science:

    • Lipid metabolism and cardiovascular physiology

    Background:

    • Intralipid, a lipid emulsion, is used intravenously.
    • Understanding its physiological effects, particularly on pulmonary function, is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of Intralipid infusion on serum lipids and pulmonary diffusion in healthy subjects.
    • To assess the role of heparin in mitigating these effects.

    Main Methods:

    • 20 healthy subjects received a 4-hour infusion of 10% Intralipid.
    • Serum triglyceride levels, plasma optical density, and pulmonary membrane diffusion were measured.
    • Effects of heparin and exercise were also evaluated.

    Main Results:

    • Intralipid infusion transiently elevated serum lipids and decreased pulmonary diffusion.

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  • These changes normalized as lipids cleared.
  • Heparin administration prevented lipid increase and pulmonary function changes.
  • Exercise did not exacerbate the pulmonary effects.

    • Conclusions:

    • Intralipid-induced lipemia causes temporary pulmonary diffusion changes in healthy individuals.
    • These changes are reversible and manageable with heparin.
    • Patients with pre-existing pulmonary or vascular conditions may face increased risks.