Medical Nutrition

Fresenius Kabi is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Medical Nutrition

Fresenius Kabi is a pioneer in Medical Nutrition (MN). We are proud to leverage our heritage of innovation to support the advancement of medical nutrition for critically ill and chronically ill patients.

Fresenius Kabi introduced the very first commercially available lipid injectable emulsion (ILE) in 1962, was the first to introduce a four-oil blend ILE, and was also the first to bring a 100% fish-oil ILE to market.

An innovative global market leader

As part of a leading international healthcare company consistently recognized as the global market leader in MN, Fresenius Kabi Canada offers a comprehensive portfolio of products in clinical nutrition for adults. Our products are used to help care for patients in hospitals, long- term care facilities, and at home

About Medical Nutrition

What is MN?

Medical Nutrition (MN) is a way to provide nourishment to patients who are unable to absorb nutrients through their digestive system. Protein, carbohydrates, fat, electrolytes, vitamins and other trace elements are delivered intravenously so the nutrients go directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gut.1

Who uses MN?

Patients who require MN can be either critically ill or chronically ill – these include adults as well as children, particularly newborns.

In critically ill patients, conditions or diseases affecting the bowel’s ability to process food taken by mouth may require MN. People in intensive care may also be candidates for MN if their digestive system is not working optimally as a result of decreased intestinal function.

In chronically ill patients, conditions such as cancer, Crohn’s disease, short bowel syndrome, ischemic bowel disease, or abnormal bowel function may interrupt normal bowel function for a long time or forever, requiring MN.1

Where is MN provided?

MN can be provided in the hospital, in long-term care facilities, or at home after discharge from the hospital.

Depending on the patient’s needs, different MN products are indicated. Because MN products are highly concentrated, they are typically delivered through central veins in the neck or chest. Delivery through peripheral veins in the forearm is used for less concentrated MN and shorter durations of MN.

Most lipid-based MN products provide essential fatty acids, one of the major nutritional components. Lipid sources used in MN include soybean oil, medium chain triglycerides, olive oil, and fish oil.1

Reference: 1. ASPEN: What is medical nutrition. ASPEN website. Accessed March 13, 2020.

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