What is Intravenous nutrition (total parenteral nutrition [TPN])?
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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), is the practice of feeding a person intravenously, bypassing the usual process of eating and digestion. The person receives nutritional formulas containing salts, glucose, amino acids, lipids and added vitamins. The preferred method of delivering TPN is with a medical infusion pump.
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How do members experience Intravenous nutrition (total parenteral nutrition [TPN])?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short bowel syndrome | 27 | 0 | |
| Gastrointestinal pseudo obstruction | 17 | 4 | |
| Gastroparesis | 9 | 3 | |
| Superior mesenteric artery syndrome | 7 | 0 | |
| Crohn's disease | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hair loss | 2 | |
| Increased urination | 1 | |
| Tiredness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 3 |
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