Product Features and Benefits
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In clinical trials, patients who received IMPACT® orally for at least 5 days prior to surgery developed significantly fewer post-operative infections than those patients who did not. These patients also spent significantly less time in the hospital than those who did not receive IMPACT® prior to surgery.
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The oral use of IMPACT® is recommended:
- Before surgery for all patients undergoing major-elective GI cancer surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, or cardiovascular surgery
- Post-operatively or post-injury for select patients at risk for infection who are able to consume an oral diet
- For patients with severe pressure ulcers or other chronic wounds
Oral IMPACT®.
Key Nutritional Features for Oral IMPACT®:| Caloric Distribution % calories from protein % calories from carbohydrate % calories from fat |
22% 53% 25% |
|---|---|
| Caloric Density, cal/mL | 1.4 |
| Nonprotein calorie: Nitrogen Ratio | 73:1 |
| Free arginine, g/serving | 4.2 |
| Dietary Nucleotides, mg/serving | 430 |
| Omega 3 Fats (EPA/DHA), g/serving | 1.1 n-6:n-3 1.2:1.0 |
| Water Content, mL/1000mL | 180 |
| Osmolality, mOsm/kg water | 890 vanilla, 910 Coffee, 840 Tropical |
| Contains medium-chain triglycerides? | Yes |
| Lactose free? | No |
| Contains fiber? | Yes |
IMPACT® Advanced Recovery™.
Key Nutritional Features for IMPACT® Advanced Recovery™:| Caloric Distribution % calories from protein % calories from carbohydrate % calories from fat |
22% 53% 25% |
|---|---|
| Caloric Density, cal/mL | 1.4 |
| Nonprotein calorie: Nitrogen Ratio | 73:1 |
| Free arginine, g/serving | 4.2 |
| Dietary Nucleotides, mg/serving | 430 |
| Omega 3 Fats (EPA/DHA), g/serving | 1.1 n-6:n-3 1.2:1.0 |
| Water Content, mL/1000mL | 183 |
| Osmolality, mOsm/kg water | 930 vanilla, 1000 chocolate |
| Contains medium-chain triglycerides? | Yes |
| Lactose free? | Yes |
| Contains fiber? | Yes |
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