Lipid Emulsion Infusion and COVID-19 Patients

Summary

Investigators suggest that early administration of intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) affect the inflammatory response and improve outcome in COVID-19. The aim of this trial is to study the effect of fish-oil-based intravenous lipid emulsion (FOBLE) supplementation added to enteral nutrition on shift to ICU for upgrading oxygenation \&/or ventilation in moderate cases of Covid-19 diseased patients requiring only supplemental oxygen in form of simple nasal cannula or venturi mask oxygen (during 7 days admission).

Timeline

Start

2021-07-05

Primary completion

2021-09-20

Completion

2021-09-26

Publications

• Results Simopoulos AP. Omega-3 fatty acids in inflammation and autoimmune diseases. J Am Coll Nutr. 2002 Dec;21(6):495-505. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2002.10719248.

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