Total Parenteral Nutrition

The delivery of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a patient whose sole source of nutrients is via solutions administered intravenously, subcutaneously, or by some other non-alimentary route. The basic components of TPN solutions are protein hydrolysates or free amino acid mixtures, monosaccharides, and electrolytes. Components are selected for their ability to reverse catabolism, promote anabolism, and build structural proteins.

Also Known As:

Parenteral Nutrition, Total; Hyperalimentation, Intravenous; Hyperalimentation, Parenteral; Intravenous Hyperalimentation; Nutrition, Total Parenteral; Parenteral Hyperalimentation

Therapeutics: 1190486
- Nutrition Therapy: 977
  - Nutritional Support: 4662
    - Parenteral Nutrition: 5998
      - Total Parenteral Nutrition: 4089
- Feeding Methods: 280
  - Parenteral Nutrition: 5998
    - Total Parenteral Nutrition: 4089

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