parental nutrition

Question 1

Parental nutrrition (PN)

Answer 1

• administration of nutrients directly into the bloodstream

Question 2

when does parenteral nutrition need to be used?

Answer 2

• used when GI tract cannot be used for the ingestion, digestion, and absorption of essential nutrients

Question 3

common indications for parental nutrition:

Answer 3

• Chronic, severe diarrhea/Vomiting
• Complicated surgery/trauma /GI obstruction
• GI tract anomalies and Fistula
• Severe anorexia nervosa
• Severe malabsorption
• Short bowel syndrome

Question 4

PN preparation and safety

Answer 4

• PN solutions should always be prepared by the pharmacy
• never add anything to PN solutions after they are prepared
• always ensure parenteral nutrition is on an infusion pump
• use filters and a dedicated line for PPN when multilumen line is in use (triple or quadrable lumen central line)