What is the caloric provision of the following PN solution, as provided to a 15kg child? 450ml 2:1 PN, 175g dextrose, 2g/kg amino acids with 150ml SMOF lipid providing 2g/kg/day

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The total calories are calculated by adding the calories from dextrose, amino acids, and lipids. Dextrose provides 3.4 kcal/g, amino acids provide 4 kcal/g, and lipids provide 9 kcal/g. For a 15kg child, the total calories are approximately 67 kcal/kg/day.

What Is the Caloric Provision of the Following PN Solution