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What is the tpn energy ratio for chf patients?
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Depends: Energy ratio is an imprecise term. Maybe you mean the energy/nitrogen ( or protein) ratio. As an estimate most patients need about 25 kcal/kg body wt /day and about 1-2 grams /kg /protein/ day. These numbers are estimates and vary based on how "stressed" a patient is. For example after surgery some patients need more calories. So the exact ratio varies. CHF affects fluid needs > calorie needs.
Answered 6/10/2014
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