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Parenteral Nutrition

Rocky Migriño Camaligan, RN, USRN, MAN


ANSAP IVT-Preceptor
Parenteral Nutrition
Method of providing nutrients to
the body by an IV line/route.
Nutritional Needs
nutrients in food are essential to
remain healthy and active
It’s a good thing
• TPN can provide all necessary
nutrients.
• It may contain two or more
elements.
Contents of TPN
Dextrose
Amino acids
Fats
Vitamins and Minerals
Water and electrolytes
A matter of access
• CV infusion
• Peripheral infusion
Pre-Procedure
Explain the patient and check orders
Prepare the equipment
Warming up
Inspectthe infusate
Maintenance
Label the container
Time tape and terminate on time
Monitor glucose level and
electolytes
Check the site
Complications
Clotted catherter line
Infection/Sepsis
Air Embolism
Phlebitis
Hyper/hypoglycemia
Fluid overload
pneumothorax
Oopppss...Time to
Recap
The Benefits
The Drawbacks
Types
Special Note
The END

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