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Published on: September 20, 2019
Parenteral nutrition: uses, indications, and compounding
Elizabeth Thomovsky1, Alisa Reniker, Robert Backus
1University of Missouri, Columbia, USA.
Parenteral nutrition (PN) can improve outcomes and reduce hospital stays for ill animals when properly selected and administered. This approach requires trained staff and resources, making it feasible in many veterinary settings.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Nutritional Support
Background:
- Inadequate nutrient intake complicates animal illnesses.
- Parenteral nutrition (PN) offers a solution for nutritional support in critical cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the components of PN formulations.
- To outline criteria for selecting veterinary patients for PN therapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of PN formulation components.
- Analysis of patient selection criteria for PN administration.
Main Results:
- PN can improve clinical outcomes in ill animals.
- PN can reduce hospitalization duration and associated costs.
- PN compounding is feasible in many veterinary pharmacies with adequate training and resources.
Conclusions:
- Proper patient selection is crucial for successful PN therapy.
- Parenteral nutrition is a valuable tool for managing complex cases in veterinary medicine.
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