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Method to improve survival of patients during sepsis by diet composition

US5055446A · kind A · utility

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Assignee

University of Cincinnati · US

Inventors

J. Wesley Alexander · Cincinnati, US
Michael D. Peck · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 21, 1988
Grant date	Oct 8, 1991
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 21, 2008

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P31/04
WIPO fieldFood chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Septic patients are treated with an enteral or parenteral diet that improves mortality rate of the septic patients. The diet which is designed to provide the total caloric intake for the septic patient includes an low concentration of calories provided by protein. Generally from about 4% to about 10% of the calories in the diet are provided by protein. More preferably no more than 5% of the calories are provided by protein. The remainder of the diet is formed from lipids, and carbohydrates. The lipids should be in the form of a combination of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids. The diet will also include a vitamin and mineral supplement.

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