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| Once prepared, how many calories are in a serving of IMMUNEX® Plus? |
| 500 Calories. |
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| How much sugar is in a serving of IMMUNEX® Plus? |
| Less than 1 gram. |
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| What type of carbohydrates does IMMUNEX® Plus contain? |
| All carbohydrates contained in Immunex® Plus are complex (100% maltodextrin) to reduce the risk of hyperglycemia and osmotic overload. |
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| When should IMMUNEX® Plus be started in ICU? |
| In patients adequately resuscitated and hemodynamically stable, the benefits are most evident when started early in the first 24 to 48 hours. |
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| How should you prepare IMMUNEX® Plus? |
| Dissolve one packet of Immunex® Plus in 410 ml of water, mixing for 1 minute at medium speed. |
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| What are the indications of IMMUNEX® Plus? |
| For oral or enteral use in critically-ill patients such as: |
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Trauma, Burns. |
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Major surgery. |
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Critical patient on mechanical ventilation. |
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Malnutrition, metabolic stress, cancer, AIDS. |
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