Prevention of complications for hospitalized patients receiving parenteral nutrition: A narrative review
Dina Al‐Zubeidi,
Mary Beth Davis,
Riad Rahhal
Abstract:Hospitalized patients may benefit from parenteral nutrition to address their compromised nutrition status attributed to limited oral/enteral intake and increased nutrient/energy requirement during acute illness. Parenteral nutrition, however, can be associated with many complications that can negatively impact patient outcomes. In this review, we focus on potential metabolic and catheter‐related complications associated with parenteral nutrition use. We report on potential risk factors for such complications a… Show more
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