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  • Title: Isosmolar coma during parenteral alimentation with protein hydrolysate in excess of 4 gm/kg/day.
    Author: Touloukian RJ.
    Journal: J Pediatr; 1975 Feb; 86(2):270-3. PubMed ID: 803387.
    Abstract:
    Isosmolar coma occurred during the first week of parenteral nutrition in four infants when the amount of protein hydrolysate infused was rapidly increased to or above 4 gm/kg/day. Coma developed within a 6- to 12-hour period and was characterized by (1) a normal serum osmolality, (2) an elevated urine specific gravity, and (3) the rapid reversal of the clinical signs when the protein containing solution was discontinued. A very gradual increase in protein content to a total of no more than 4 gm/kg/day is advised to provide an adequate yet safe protein load for intravenous nutrition.
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