| abstract |
The present invention addresses the problem of acute deficiencies of trace elements observed in critically ill patients and/or patients receiving parenteral nutrition - toxicity issues are intergrated. In order to solve the problem, the invention provides a kit for parenterally administrating trace elements to a patient, the kit comprising a basic unit of trace elements and at least one supplementary unit, the supplementary unit comprising supplementary trace elements so as to address the specific needs in trace elements of a specific patient. According to an embodiment, the invention provides a supplementary unit for patients diagnosed with SIRS, suffering from burns, patients on continuous renal replacement therapy and patients residing in selenium-poor countries. |