TPN Flashcards
Other name
Intravenous HyperAlimentation
Preferred route
Alternative route
Subclavian vein -> superior vena cava
Internal jugular vein
Position during insertion
Supine
Low head pos: trendelenburg
Local anesthesia used before TPN insertion
Lidocaine(procaine)
How many hours to cool down TPN before giving if from the ref and why should not be given Cold
2-3 hours
Prevent chills and fever
Should be given at room temp
Solutions used to mix TPN sol
Hypertonic solution
Monitor ff during tpn
Urine
Blood glucose level
Acetone
Specific gravity
Expected weight gain
.5 kg daily
If indwelling catheter is used (potential infx) what is the recommended site change is done
Every 4 weeks
What type of catheter is used for short term TPN
Triple lumen subclavian catheter
What type of catheter is used for short term TPN
Triple lumen subclavian catheter
3 port entry of TLSC catheter
16 gauge distal lumen for infusion of blood and viscous blood
18 gauge middle lumen for TPN infusion
18 gauge for distal port for giving & drawing of blood
Desired hour for continuous, uniform infusion of TPN
24 hours
Pt should be weighed ______ at same time, same condition
3 times a week
Dressing change aseptically every
3 times a week