Formulated for immune support of critically ill patients.Designed to support healing stages III or IV pressure ulcers, or non-healing wounds.Peptide-based for improved nitrogen absorption and utilization.15g of arginine / 1,000 ml to support healing. Lipid blend includes marine oil and MCT oil to support immune function and tolerance.Elevated levels of key micronutrients associated with wound healing.For complete elemental nutrition for immune support, wound healing and critical illness; as well as trauma, hypermetabolism, head injury, elective surgery, major surgery, burns, chronic pressure ulcers, dual feeding with TPN, and complete or supplemental tube feeding.Pricing for case of 24 250 ml cans.
FEATURES:
- High-calorie, high-protein elemental diet for immune support and wound healing
- High caloric density (1.5 kcal/mL) for fluid-restricted patients
- 25% of calories from protein supports elevated nitrogen requirements for healing
- Peptide-based for improved tolerance and absorption
- 1000 mL provides 15 g of arginine
- Lipid blend of marine oil, MCT and soy oil with a desirable n6:n3 ratio of 1.5:1
- 50% of fat source as MCT facilitates absorption
- Elevated levels of Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Zinc
- Moderate osmolality (490 mOsm/kg H2O) improves tolerance
- Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDI for 23 key vitamins and minerals in 1000 mL (1500 kcal)
- Lactose-free, gluten-free, low-cholesterol
- Ready-to-use cans and prefilled ULTRAPAK Enteral Closed System require no mixing or diluting
NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE
NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH GALACTOSEMIA
| Product Name: |
CRUCIAL® |
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| Serving Size: |
250mL |
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| Calories per mL: |
1.5 |
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| Protein(gm): |
94 |
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| Protein(% kcal): |
25% |
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| Carbohydrate (gm): |
134 |
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| Carbohydrate (% kcal): |
36% |
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| Fat (gm): |
67.6 |
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| Fat (% kcal): |
39% |
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| Flavors: |
Unflavored |
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| Free H2O: |
77% |
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| Vitamin A (IU): |
15000 (includes approximately 60% vitamin A activity as beta-carotene) |
300% |
| Beta-Carotene (mg): |
See above |
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| Vitamin D (IU): |
400 |
100% |
| Vitamin E (IU): |
100 |
333% |
| Vitamin K (mcg): |
75 |
93% |
| Vitamin C (mg): |
1000 |
1666% |
| Thiamine-B1 (mg): |
3 |
200% |
| Riboflavin-B2 (mg): |
2.4 |
141% |
| Niacin (mg): |
28 |
140% |
| Vitamin B6 (mg): |
4 |
200% |
| Folic Acid (mcg): |
540 |
135% |
| Pantothenic Acid (mg): |
14 |
140% |
| Vitamin B12 (mcg): |
8 |
133% |
| Biotin (mcg): |
400 |
133% |
| Choline (mg): |
448 |
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| Taurine (mg): |
150 |
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| L-Carnitine (mg): |
150 |
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| Sodium (mg): |
1168 |
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| Sodium (mEq): |
50.7 |
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| Potassium (mg): |
1872 |
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| Potassium (mEq): |
48 |
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| Chloride (mg): |
1740 |
51% |
| Chloride (mEq): |
49.1 |
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| Calcium (mg): |
1000 |
100% |
| Calcium (mEq): |
50 |
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| Phosphorus (mg): |
1000 |
100% |
| Magnesium (mg): |
400 |
100% |
| Iron (mg): |
18 |
100% |
| Iodine (mcg): |
160 |
106% |
| Copper (mg): |
3 |
150% |
| Zinc (mg): |
36 |
240% |
| Manganese (mg): |
4 |
200% |
| Selenium (mcg): |
100 |
142% |
| Molybdenum (mcg): |
220 |
293% |
| Chromium (mcg): |
140 |
116% |
Ingredient and nutrition information current as of April, 2006. Please refer to product label for any changes.
Ingredients:
Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Casein (from cow’s milk), Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT Source: Fractionated Coconut and Palm Kernel Oil), contains less than 2% of: Fish Oil, Cornstarch, Soybean Oil, L-Arginine, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Calcium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Sodium Citrate, Magnesium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Oxide, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Vitamin E (DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Zinc Sulfate, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Niacinamide, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin K (Phylloquinone), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Beta-Carotene. |