Parenteral Nutrition (part 2) Flashcards
Total parenteral nutrition is also known as ____ parenteral nutrition
Central
Total parenteral nutrition is administered via a ____ ___
Central vein
What are some common venipuncture sites for total parenteral nutrition?
-Subclavian
-Internal and external jugular veins
With total parenteral nutrition, the tip is placed in the ____ ____ ____ ____
Distal superior vena cava
Total parenteral nutrition is used for long-term nutrition support for people who require parenteral nutrition for >___-___ days
7-14
Advantages of total (central) parenteral nutrition:
-Due to high blood flow volume and rate, central veins can accommodate the hyperosmolar solutions required to provide adequate nutrition
-Central access is easier to maintain compared to peripheral parenteral nutrition
Disadvantages of total (central) parenteral nutrition:
-Catheter must be inserted by specially trained personnel
-More serious complications
With peripheral parenteral nutrition, peripheral veins are used such as…
-Medial cubital
-Cephalic
-Basilic
Peripheral parenteral nutrition uses smaller veins with lower ____ ____
Blood flow
Indications for peripheral parenteral nutrition:
-Short-term use: less than or equal to 2 weeks
-Patient requires < 2000 kcal/day
Advantages of peripheral parenteral nutrition:
-Peripheral access is easily obtained by nonsurgical personnel
-Decreased risk of serious complications related to placement
Disadvantages of peripheral parenteral nutrition:
-Difficult to maintain access for >3-4 days (may need to frequently change access site)
-Sensitivity of peripheral veins to hyperosmolar solutions (increased risk of phlebitis)
Peripheral parenteral nutrition is limited to less than or equal to _____ mOsm/L, which limits caloric density and protein content of peripheral parenteral nutrition
900
How to calculate the osmolarity for peripheral parenteral nutrition:
-Calculate the osmolarity for each component
-Total the osmolarity for all components
-Divide by the volume of the parenteral nutrition solution in liters
How to calculate the osmolarity for peripheral parenteral nutrition:
-Calculate the osmolarity for each component
-Total the osmolarity for all components
-Divide by the volume of the parenteral nutrition solution in liters
How can we determine the best route for parenteral nutrition?
-Anticipated duration of therapy
-Patient’s nutrient requirements
-Osmolarity of the parenteral nutrition solution
-Condition of the patient’s veins
What are two examples of peripheral vascular access devices?
-Peripheral catheters
-Midline catheters
With peripheral catheters, the catheter is placed in a peripheral vein using standard venipuncture methods at ____ to provide peripheral parenteral nutrition
Bedside
A midline catheter is inserted in veins above the ____ ____ into the basilic or cephalic vein and is extended up for 3-8 inches
Antecubital fossa
The tip of a midline catheter is in the ___ ___
Upper arm
A midline catheter uses a larger vein than a peripheral catheter, which leads to a lower risk of ____ and allows longer dwell times than a peripheral catheter
Phlebitis
A midline catheter can only be used safely for up to ___-___ weeks
2-4