Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, ISSN 1923-2861 print, 1923-287X online, Open Access
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Review

Volume 1, Number 2, June 2011, pages 57-63

Trace Elements in Critical Illness

Table

Table 1. Recommendation for Trace Elements in Critical Illness
 
Trace ElementRDAStandard DoseAdditional Supplementation
PN FormulaEN Formula
Zinc15 mg2.5 - 5 mg11 - 19 mg/L10 - 30 mg/day
Selenium50 - 100 mcg20 - 60 mcg20 - 70 mcg/L100 - 400 mcg/day
Iron0 - 15 mg012 - 20 mg/L-
Copper900 mcg300 - 500 mcg--
Manganese1.8 - 2.2 mg60 - 100 mcg--