Complications of nutritional support
Nutritional support is necessary for many hospitalised patients who should not, cannot or will not eat. Parenteral nutrition (PN) utilises specially formulated mixtures containing lipids, emulsions, and sources of nitrogen, electrolytes, vitamins, trace elements and sufficient calories to sustain a patient. PN is delivered directly into the patient’s bloodstream via a central venous catheter. Accelerate … Read more
