TPN?

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  • #50178
    marions
    Moderator

    Alikemal…..so sorry, but I don’t think anyone on this site can answer your question. Perhaps this is of help to you:

    Hoping this helps:

    http://www.csun.edu/~cjh78264/parenteral/calculation/
    Calculation of Lipid Content

    To determine kcalories supplied by lipid*, multiply the volume of 10% lipid (in ml) by 1.1; multiply the volume of 20% lipid (in ml) by 2.0.
    If lipids are not given daily, divide total kcalories supplied by fat in one week by 7 to get an estimate of the average fat kcalories per day.
    Parenteral Nutrition (Definition)
    www3.uakron.edu/chima/…/Parenteral%20Nutrition%20Calculations.ppt

    Hugs
    Marion

    #50177
    alikemal
    Spectator

    how Total Parenteral Nutrition is given. how doses minerals are calculated ?

    #50176
    marions
    Moderator

    sir…My husband used TPN for several month. In fact, when speaking with a specialist re: my rather unusual request of using TPN he wholeheartedly agreed with my approach.
    All my best wishes,
    Marion

    #50175
    betsy
    Spectator

    I did have TPN for 2 weeks after my second surgery. I did lose a lot of weight – can’t remember how much but it was significant. TPN was really difficult for me mentally and physically and I hated it. But I got used to it. The last day of TPN, I actually enjoyed drinking the CAT scan milkshake you have to drink prior to the scan.

    Betsy

    #50174
    pcl1029
    Member

    Hi,
    Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is indicated for patient who cannot used their GI tract to absorb nutrients (eg.after GI surgery and cancer); Infections and complications are common after long term use.Short term use may be of value if it is after doctor’s careful evaluation.
    God bless.

    #5099
    slr
    Member

    Hi,

    Wondering if anyone has had experience with weightloss and using TPN to get proper nutrients via IV? I have had several people suggest it for my husband. Has anyone used it with their treatment?

    Thanks!

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