Nestle Crucial Unflavored Complete Elemental Nutrition, 250 ml, Case of 24

Description of the Nestle Crucial Unflavored Complete Elemental Nutrition, 250 ml, Case of 24

Formulated for wound-healing and immune support of critically ill patients, CRUCIAL is the ready-to-use, complete or supplemental tube-feeding diet clinicians trust. CRUCIAL is formulated to meet the complex nutritional needs of patients suffering from trauma, major surgery, hypermetabolism, burns, malabsorption, head injury and chronic pressure ulcers. It is available in the ULTRAPAK Enteral Closed System for the ultimate in safety and efficiency.

• 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.