Lipids are integral to parenteral nutrition (PN) in all settings where PN is required, serving as a source of energy and essential fatty acids. In addition, lipids modulate a variety of biological functions, including inflammatory and immune responses. Moreover, fish oil (FO), which contains omega-3 fatty acids, has become an important component of modern lipid emulsions.

The Lipids in PN Summit involved a panel of international experts with extensive clinical experience in PN use.

They assessed the current state of knowledge and developed expert consensus statements regarding the use of lipid emulsions in patients requiring PN. This summit built upon outcomes from an earlier summit, and focused on adult patients in three distinct clinical settings: intensive care units, hospital wards, and the home environment/long-term PN.

The summit workflow included identification and appraisal of scientific and clinical literature, the exchange of practical clinical experience, and the formulation of consensus statements.

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