Incidence of Hypertriglyceridemia in Critically Ill Neonates Receiving Lipid Injectable Emulsions in Glass Versus Plastic Containers: A Retrospective Analysis

Administration of the same lipid formulation in plastic bags compared with glass containers is associated with higher rates of hypertriglyceridemia. The poorer clearance of lipids could be due to a higher proportion of large-diameter fat globules in plastic bags compared with those in glass containers.