Acute respiratory distress syndrome: use of specialized nutrients in pediatric patients and infants.

Leslie A Hamilton, Kimberly A Trobaugh

Journal: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2011;26(1):26-30

PMID: 21266694

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Abstract

With a high rate of mortality, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has limited treatments options. Immune-enhanced formulas, containing eicosapentaenoic acid, borage oil, and antioxidants, have shown to be beneficial in adults patients with ARDS, decreasing mortality, length of mechanical ventilation, and new organ dysfunction. There is promising research in pediatric patients with improvement in oxygenation status found, but further trials are needed to realize these benefits in pediatric and infant populations.

Address: Department of Pharmacy Practice, Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy, 1321 Walker Building, Auburn, AL 36849, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1177/0884533610392922

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Antioxidants, Child, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Humans, Infant, Nutritional Support, Plant Oils, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, gamma-Linolenic Acid