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A program for total parenteral nutrition at home

M E Shils1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases, New York, New York.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|December 1, 1975
PubMed
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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) enables home-based nutritional support for patients unable to eat. This approach improves quality of life, allowing selected individuals to thrive outside the hospital setting.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Gastroenterology
  • Home Healthcare

Background:

  • Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is crucial for patients with inadequate oral or enteral intake.
  • Home TPN offers a viable solution for long-term nutritional management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of home-based TPN.
  • To provide recommendations for implementing home TPN programs.

Main Methods:

  • A closed system for TPN solution preparation and administration was utilized.
  • Experience with eleven patients receiving home TPN was analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Home TPN allowed selected patients to maintain good nutritional status and an acceptable quality of life.
  • Patients experienced freedom from intravenous solutions for significant periods daily.

Conclusions:

  • Home TPN is a safe and effective method for selected patients.
  • Recommendations cover patient selection, training, TPN composition, and follow-up for successful home TPN.

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