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Over the last 50 years, parenteral nutrition has been recognised as an invaluable and potentially lifesaving tool in the physician's arsenal in the management of patients with intestinal failure or inaccessibility; however, it may also be associated with a number of potentially life-threatening complications.
A, Shenkin, A, Wretlind
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Parenteral nutrition (PN) is a life-saving intervention for patients where oral or enteral nutrition (EN) cannot be achieved or is not acceptable. The essential components of PN are carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, vitamins, trace elements, electrolytes and water. PN should be provided via a central line because of its hypertonicity.
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Parenteral nutrition at home/long-term parenteral nutrition
Abstract Purpose Some diseases require that patients receive parenteral nutrition (PN) over a prolonged time period. Long-term administration of PN can further complicate an already complex therapy, posing additional risk of potential complications.
Kumpf, Vanessa J +4 more
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Parenteral Nutrition in pediatrics [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To present a review on parenteral nutrition in infants and children, characterizing the importance of nutrition therapy to support and recover their nutritional status. METHODS: Articles from specific journals were analyzed. Information was also obtained from the author s own experience in the area.
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TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION [PDF]
Total parenteral nutrition has been used in clinical practice for over a quarter of a century. It has revolutionized the management of potentially fatal condition like the short bowel syndrome in infants as well as adults. Refinements in techniques have led to development of sophisticated catheters and delivery systems.
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Parenteral nutrition: Revisited
The prevalence of malnutrition among critically ill patients, especially those with a protracted clinical course, has remained largely unchanged over the last two decades. The metabolic response to stress, injury, surgery, or inflammation cannot be accurately predicted and these metabolic alterations may change during the course of illness.
Koneru Veera Raghava Chowdary +1 more
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Personalized Parenteral Nutrition-Comparing Apples and Oranges? [PDF]
Bhattacharjee A, Pal G, Kundu R.
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Microplastics in neonates: an overlooked cost of parenteral nutrition. [PDF]
Xu D +7 more
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