8.2 TPN Flashcards
3 macronutrients
Dextrose(carbohydrate)
Lipid
Amino acid(protein)
Different formulas infuse through what veins
Which has higher concentration
Peripheral formula
- small peripheral vein e.g. Baslic veins
- low concentration of dextrose
Central formula
- large central vein e.g. subclavian veins
-high (long term)
Keep TPN solution under __ temp but __
25
Do not freeze
Must be change every __ hours
Why PVC free infusion set
Keep property of intravenous fat emulsion intact and reduce risk of toxic effects
Use ___ antiseptic solution for skin and connection ports
Provide __ s vigorous scrub with friction and __ s for allowing dry throughly
2% chlorohexidine in 70% alcohol
15
30
Change needless device end cap every __ hours to prevent bacterial contamination
72
Flushing with __ ml NS
Use what method technique
10
Dynamic pulsatile and positive-pressure method of flushing
Cleanse starting at __ site
in a __ motion
Exit site
Outward as circular motion
Monitor blood glucose level Q_H
Aims at ___ mmol/L
6
4-10
What happen if discontinue TPN immediately
Rebounding hypoglycaemia
So tapering
Main complication
Catheter-related bloodstream infections