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Total parenteral nutrition
K M Mohandas1, Y M Shastri, M Shirodkar
1Department of Digestive Diseases and Clinical Nutrition, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India. kmmohandas@vsnl.com
The National Medical Journal of India
|April 29, 2003
Summary
Parenteral nutrition (PN) provides essential nutrients intravenously when oral or tube feeding is not possible. This therapy has evolved for long-term home use, offering a vital alternative for specific patient needs.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Intravenous Therapy
Background:
- Parenteral nutrition (PN) is an intravenous infusion of essential nutrients.
- It complements, rather than competes with, enteral nutrition.
- While most patients are managed with enteral nutrition, PN is crucial for survival in a subset of patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the practical aspects of parenteral nutrition in clinical practice.
- To highlight the advancements in PN delivery methods and formulations over the past 30 years.
- To inform about the availability of three-in-one PN mixture bags in India.
Main Methods:
- Review of current clinical practices in parenteral nutrition.
- Discussion of indications and delivery methods.
- Overview of PN formulations, including three-in-one bags.
Main Results:
- Parenteral nutrition is indicated for patients unable to receive adequate nutrition enterally.
- Advancements allow for prolonged home parenteral nutrition.
- Three-in-one parenteral nutrition mixture bags are now available in India.
Conclusions:
- Parenteral nutrition is a refined and essential therapy for specific patient populations.
- The evolution of PN enables long-term home administration.
- Practical application of PN is feasible with current formulations and delivery systems.