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TPN
Total Parenteral Nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define "TPN" | An IV feeding that supplies all the nutrients necessary for life |
| TPN is AKA | Hyperalimentation |
| TPNs include the following 5 fluids... | dextrose, electrolytes, amino acids, trace elements, vitamins |
| In some cases TPNs include these other substances... | fat, insulin, other drugs |
| TPNs are NOT infused _______________ because... | through peripheral vein (hand/arm); higher concentration of agents could damage peripheral veins |
| TPNs are infused through (3)... | subclavian catheter, superior vena cava, internal jugular vein |
| TPN line is placed by dr using _______ ________ under... | sterile technique; local or general anesthesia |
| TPN formulas are _________ _________ so proper _________ is important and they must be prepared in a... | highly complex; mixing; controlled (sterile) environment |
| When is a TPN used? | When the enteral route cannot meet nutritional requirements |