Details of carbohydrate, amino acid solution, and central venous catheter use in first week survivors
| Group A (n=51) | Group B (n=54) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) maximum % dextrose solution | 13.8 (1.8) | 10.4 (1.1)2-160 |
| No (%) developing hyperglycaemia | 18 (35) | 24 (44) |
| No (%) receiving insulin infusion | 17 (33) | 1 (2)2-160 |
| Percentage of stay when parenteral nutrition required2-151 | 30 (18–40) | 31 (21–45) |
| Mean (SD) % of parenteral nutrition time when amino acids were used | 95 (15) | 64 (25)2-160 |
| Mean (SD) maximal amino acid intake (g/kg/d) | 3.0 (0.6) | 2.0 (0.7)2-160 |
| No (%) with central venous catheter placed | 38 (75) | 28 (52)2-150 |