Effect of Nutritional Supplementation on Pediatric Burn Patients

Effect of Nutritional Supplementation on Pediatric Burn Patients

This study will determine the effect of nutrition supplementation on blood protein levels in pediatric burn patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 1-10 years of age
2. Hospital admission within 24 hours post-burn
3. At least 15% TBSA burned to at least 2nd degree and no more than 5% TBSA 4th degree or higher
4. Capable of exclusive oral feeding within 3 days of hospitalization
5. Expected to be hospitalized at least 14 days

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History diabetes or stress-induced hyperglycemia
2. Artificial ventilation
3. Requires parenteral or enteral feeding
4. IV albumin
5. Drug that affects metabolism
6. Receiving Dialysis
7. Acutely impacted or constipated
8. Consumes non-study nutritional supplement
9. Allergy or intolerance to any study product ingredient
10. Participating in non-Abbott approved concomitant trial