A form of nutrition that is delivered into a vein. Parenteral nutrition does not use the digestive system. It may be given to people who are unable to absorb nutrients through the intestinal tract because of vomiting that won't stop, severe diarrhea, or intestinal disease. It may also be given to those undergoing high-dose chemotherapy or radiation and bone marrow transplantation. It is possible to give all of the protein, calories, vitamins and minerals a person needs using parenteral nutrition. Also known as hyperalimentation or total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
nutrition that is given intravenously, rather than through the stomach and the intestines.
Supplying all the most important nutrients into a vein, by an infusion.
A feeding method in which nutrients go directly into the bloodstream through a catheter placed into a vein.
Is a special I.V. fluid containing essential nutrients necessary for the baby’s growth.
Intravenous solution containing nutrients.
Nutrition obtained through a vein. See also TPN.
a means of providing protein, fats, carbohydrates, fluid, and vitamins to the body through a special solution given through a vein into the bloodstream.
Feeding administration routes other than by way of the intestinal tract; e.g., intravenous
a regimen that delivers nutrients intravenously, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. Partial parenteral nutrition (PPN) delivers some nutrients orally and some intravenously; total parenteral nutrition (TPN) delivers all nutrient intravenously, typically into a large central vein via a chest catheter.
A method of delivering nutrition directly into the bloodstream through a vein, bypassing the digestive system. The approach is usually a temporary method of getting a patient through a difficult spell of gastroparesis. Fluids given usually include salt (saline), glucose, amino acids, electrolytes, vitamins and medications.
This is complete liquid food that is given through a drip into a vein. It can be used when someone is having very intensive treatment and is losing a lot of weight. It can be helpful when you are having difficulty eating because of a very sore mouth, bad diarrhoea or sickness.
Refers to any form of nutrition that does not utilize the gastrointestinal tract but usually refers to the infusion of nutrients directly into the bloodstream via catheter. One form of parenteral nutrition is total parenteral nutrition. Payment: The dollar amount actually paid for a product or service. Also called "expenditure."
A way to provide a liquid food mixture through a special intravenous tube. Also called hyperalimentation or total parenteral nutrition (TPN).