What are the side effects of total parenteral nutrition?
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Stacy Wiegman answered:Common side effects, or complications, of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) include: glucose abnormalities, liver dysfunction and catheter related infection. Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) or hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), as well as some liver dysfunction, is seen in over 90 percent of people receiving TPN. Other side effects include: electrolyte abnormalities, volume overload, bone demineralization, reactions to the lipids and some gallbladder issues.
Common side effects, or complications, of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) include: glucose abnormalities, liver dysfunction and catheter related infection. Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) or hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), as... More
