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Total parenteral nutrition. A review
South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|November 22, 1975
Summary
Severe physical stress from surgery, trauma, sepsis, and burns often neglected patient nutrition. This review covers intravenous feeding preparations and successful total parenteral nutrition (TPN) regimens in South Africa.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Critical Care Medicine
- Surgical Nutrition
Background:
- Major physical stressors like surgery, trauma, severe sepsis, and burns were historically associated with neglected nutritional support.
- Adequate nutritional management is crucial for recovery from critical illness and injury.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review available intravenous nutrition preparations in South Africa.
- To describe successful total parenteral nutrition (TPN) regimens for critically ill patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nutritional support strategies.
- Compilation of available intravenous nutrition products.
- Analysis of TPN regimens used in clinical practice.
Main Results:
- The concept of intravenous feeding is now widely accepted for stressed patients.
- Various appropriate nutritional preparations are available in South Africa.
- Specific TPN regimens have demonstrated success in managing these complex cases.
Conclusions:
- Optimized nutritional support via TPN is essential for patients experiencing severe physical stress.
- Availability of specialized preparations facilitates TPN implementation in South Africa.
- Successful TPN regimens can significantly aid recovery in critically ill patients.