Parenteral Nutrition Basics for the Clinician Caring for the Adult Patient. (20th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Derenski, Karrie; Catlin, Jennifer; Allen, Livia
• Is Part Of: Nutrition in clinical practice. Volume 31:Number 5(2016:Oct.)
• Page Start: 578
• Page End: 595
• Publication Date: 2016-07-20
• Subjects: nutritional support -- parenteral nutrition solutions -- central venous catheters -- vascular access devices; Nutrition -- Periodicals; Diet therapy -- Periodicals; Artificial feeding -- Periodicals; 615.854
• DOI: 10.1177/0884533616657650
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0884-5336

Abstract

Abstract : Parenteral nutrition (PN) is a life‐sustaining therapy providing nutrients to individuals with impaired intestinal tract function and enteral access challenges. It is one of the most complex prescriptions written routinely in the hospital and home care settings. This article is to aid the nutrition support clinician in the safe provision of PN, including selecting appropriate patients for PN, vascular access, development of a PN admixture, appropriate therapy monitoring, recognition of preparation options, and awareness of preparation and stability concerns.