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Parenterally administered glutamine in critically ill patients receiving parenteral nutrition

Report By: Olivia Boyd - Critical Care Dietitian
Search checked by Olivia Boyd - Critical Care Dietitian
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 3rd February 2006
Last Modified: 3rd February 2006
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [critically ill patients receiving parenteral nutrition] what effect does [parenteral glutamine] have on [mortality and morbidity]?