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Compatibility of Maximum Inorganic and Organic Calcium and Phosphate Content in Neonatal Parenteral Solutions

Version 1 : Received: 26 September 2018 / Approved: 26 September 2018 / Online: 26 September 2018 (13:57:18 CEST)

How to cite: Watrobska-Swietlikowska, D. Compatibility of Maximum Inorganic and Organic Calcium and Phosphate Content in Neonatal Parenteral Solutions. Preprints 2018, 2018090512. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201809.0512.v1 Watrobska-Swietlikowska, D. Compatibility of Maximum Inorganic and Organic Calcium and Phosphate Content in Neonatal Parenteral Solutions. Preprints 2018, 2018090512. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201809.0512.v1

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine the maximum safe concentration of calcium and phosphate in neonatal parenteral nutrition (PN) solutions when various combinations of inorganic and organic salts are applied. Twelve PN solutions for neonatal use were aseptically prepared. Increasing concentration of inorganic and organic calcium and phosphate were added to the standard formulas. Each admixture was separately tested according to following conditions; after mixing, 37°C for 24 h, and maximum safe combination of calcium and phosphate were stored at 4°C for 30 days and followed by 24 h at 37°C. Visual inspections against a black and white contrast background, microscopic observation of undiluted PN solutions as well as the membrane filter after filtration of the PN solution, pH evaluation, and spectrophotometry at 600 nm were examined in triplicate. Safe maximum concentration of organic and inorganic calcium and phosphate was proposed individually for each composition of parenteral nutrition solutions. Surprisingly organic calcium with organic phosphate showed precipitation but over the therapeutic range. The protective effect of amino acid was observed and higher concentrations of calcium and phosphate were free of precipitation.

Keywords

parenteral nutrition, neonatal solution; calcium; phosphate; organic; inorganic; precipitation;

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Food Science and Technology

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