GI - Nutritional Needs Flashcards
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is given directly into where?
Bloodstream
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is given through what?
Central line - PICC
What part of the body is not used with Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) ?
GI tract
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is customized how?
For the needs of each patient
Can anything be added or infused with TPN?
No
Possible complications with TPN
-infection
-hyperglycemia - corrected with SSI
-hypoglycemia - if no TPN is running / runs out
Who makes/prepares TPN?
Pharmacist
What are the types of enteral feedings?
Gastrostomy
Jejunostomy
Nasal
Where do enteral feedings go?
Directly into GI tract
What types of pts get enteral feedings?
Anorexia, head/neck cancer, critical illness, etc.
What is placed if feeding for an extended period of time?
G-tube
Complications of enteral feedings
-aspiration
-dislodgement of tube
What is a pro with enteral feedings
Keeps intestines alive
