Parenteral solutions for nutritional support in surgical patients. A comparison of nitrogen gains employing 5 per cent and 10 per cent amino acid solutions.

A 10 per cent amino acid solution accompanied by 10 per cent Intralipid and 50 per cent glucose could be infused by peripheral veins. This safe and practical method induced positive nitrogen balance of 7 to 8 gm daily in five of six septic patients.