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When is total parenteral Nutrition used what are the specific condition that may require TPN
Abdominal surgery
chemotherapy
intestinal ischemia
small or large intestinal obstruction intestinal pseudo obstruction
what are the two types of parenteral nutrition
Central parenteral nutrition and peripheral parenteral nutrition
It is delivered through a central vein usually the superior vena cava located under your collarbone which goes directly to your heart. t
This is used to deliver total parenteral nutrition
Central parenteral nutrition
It is delivered through a smaller vein perhaps in your neck or in one of your limbs it is used to provide partial parenteral nutrition temporarily
Peripheral parenteral nutrition
Two types of parenteral nutrition
Partial parenteral nutrition (PPN)
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
It is a parenteral nutrition given to a supplement other kinds of feeding if you’re eating but still have malnutrition health care providers may offer you this to replace missing elements in your diet or give you additional calories
Partial parenteral nutrition
It is a complete nutrition delivered intravenously to people who can’t use their digestive systems at all
Total parenteral nutrition
It means feeding intravenously (through a vein)
Parenteral nutrition
“Parenteral” means
Outside of the digestive tract
What is the greatest risk of tube feeding
Aspiration pneumonia
tube clogging
tubing misconnections
and patient intolerant of enteral feeding
What are the five signs of feeding tube intolerance
Increase gastric residual volume
abdominal distension
Emesis
blood in stool
the presence of apnea bradycardia and desaturation
What is the commons problem in two feeding
Diarrhea
How many ml to flush an NG tube
30 to 60 ml of water
