Specialized Complete, Balanced Nutrition for critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation Usage: OXEPA is a low-carbohydrate, calorically dense enteral nutrition product designed for the dietary management of critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation. It contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (from sardine oil), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) (from borage oil), and antioxidants. OXEPA can be used as a sole source of nutrition for tube feeding. For critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation For critically ill patients with LUNG INJURY, such as: pneumonia; sepsis; chest injury; multiple trauma; burns; shock and hypoperfusion; aspiration or near-drowning; cardiopulmonary bypass; or hyperfusion-associated lung injury. Features: Complete, balanced nutrition for tube-feeding patients Unique patented oil blendcontains EPA from sardine oil and GLA from borage oil Contains 25% of fat as MCTs for improved fat absorption Fortified with elevated levels of the antioxidants all-natural vitamin E, beta-carotene, and vitamin C 1.5 Cal/mL, 355 Cal/8 fl oz, and a moderate osmolality of 493 mosm/kg H20 Caloric density is high to minimize the volume required to meet energy needs Meets 100% of RDI for 24 key vitamins and minerals in 1420 Calories (four 8-fl-oz cans) Lactose- and gluten-free Caloric Distribution Per 8 fl oz Per Liter % Calories Calories 355 1500 Protein, g 14.8 62.5 16.7 Fat, g 22.2 93.7 55.2 Carbohydrate, g 25.0 105.5 28.1 Water, g* 186 785 * 1 g water = 1 mL water = 1 cc water. Availability: Ready-To-Use 8-fl-oz cans, 24/case #54386 HCPCS Code B4154 Product information and values listed are subject to change. Please refer to product label or packaging for the most current information. Administration: Use under medical supervision. Not for parenteral use. Minimum tube size for gravity feeding is 10 F; 8 F for pump
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