Artificial Nutrition Support in Intestinal Failure: Principles and Practice of Parenteral Feeding

Patients with intestinal failure are at risk for malnutrition and its associated adverse consequences. In many of these patients it is not possible to feed via the gastrointestinal tract, and nutrients must be provided directly into the bloodstream. For some patients with irreversible intestinal failure, this is a lifelong requirement. Parenteral nutrient solutions may be tailored specifically to individual requirements and are usually administered directly into a central vein using an indwelling catheter. Serious complications related to both the indwelling catheter and metabolic consequences of the nutritional support may occur. A team approach to the provision and monitoring of parenteral nutrition in intestinal failure produces the best results.

KEYWORDS

Intestinal failure - parenteral nutrition - nutrient solutions - complications

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