This study evaluates the efficacy and tolerance of a complete preparation for TPN, "Trive 1000" consisting of an emulsion of lipids, amino acids and sorbitol, balanced in the substratum with a caloric water ratio of 1 cal/1 ml. The preparation offers sterility and simplicities of use guarantee. 20 patients, subjected to major digestive surgery, were treated. The valuation of the product has been effected through nourishing index of common use and by checking of side effects. The results confirm the handling and the tolerance of "Trive 1000" although in hepatic and nephropathic patients the solution must be used with caution.
