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Practical aspects of peripheral parenteral nutrition
Jesus M Culebras1, Gonzalo Martin-Peña, Abelardo Garcia-de-Lorenzo
1Hospital de Leon, PO Box 1351, 24080 Leon, Spain. jmculebras@telefonica.es
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care
|April 13, 2004
Summary
Peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) offers a safe and effective method for short-term nutritional support. Advances in catheters and techniques make PPN a valuable alternative when other methods are not feasible.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) is a method of nutritional support.
- Historically, its use has been limited by complications and efficacy concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated review of PPN.
- To discuss its advantages, disadvantages, techniques, indications, and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on PPN.
- Analysis of advancements in catheter technology and infusion techniques.
- Evaluation of updated knowledge on intermediate metabolism and nutrient requirements.
Main Results:
- New catheter designs and improved understanding of metabolism enable PPN use in diverse clinical scenarios for short durations.
- PPN is demonstrated to be safe and efficient for specific patient populations and treatment periods.
Conclusions:
- PPN serves as a viable alternative to total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
- PPN complements enteral nutrition and oral intake.
- Technological and knowledge advancements have established PPN as a useful therapeutic option.