Intralipid 20% Indications/Uses

Intralipid is indicated as a source of energy and essential fatty acids for patients requiring intravenous nutrition.
Preoperative and postoperative nutritional disturbances in which a large supply of energy is necessary or desirable, e.g. in order to improve the nitrogen balance.
Nutritional disorders or disturbances of nitrogen balance due to inadequate or failing intestinal absorption caused by tumors in the gastrointestinal tract, acute or chronic intestinal diseases (peritonitis, ulcerative colitis, terminal ileitis) etc.
Burns. In extensive burns every additional supply of energy is of value as a means of reducing the frequently excessive nitrogen losses. A large supply of energy also improves the utilization of orally ingested protein as well as of infused Vamin. Intravenously administered fat is also indicated in patients in whom oral nutrition is inadequate.
Prolonged unconsciousness, e.g. following cranial traumata or poisoning in cases where tube feeding is inappropriate or impossible.
Impaired renal function, in which condition an adequate supply of energy is essential to reduce protein breakdown.
Cachexia.