Why would my doctor prescribe total parenteral nutrition?
This question relates to a prescription drug. The answers below are not intended to replace discussions with your doctor. Please contact your healthcare provider for any prescription drug questions.
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Stacy Wiegman answered:Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a method of feeding adults and children when they can't get nutrition on their own. A doctor will prescribe TPN if an illness or condition, such as stomach damage or coma, makes a person unable to eat normally. TPN provides nutrients through a liquid solution that is delivered through an IV (intravenous) needle into the vein.Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a method of feeding adults and children when they can't get nutrition on their own. A doctor will prescribe TPN if an illness or condition, such as stomach damage or coma, makes a person unable to eat normally.... More -
Christina Rollins answered:Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is prescribed when a person's gastrointestinal tract is not working properly. Common indications for TPN indicate major bowel surgery, ileus, bowel obstruction, and bowel perforation.
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is prescribed when a person's gastrointestinal tract is not working properly. Common indications for TPN indicate major bowel surgery, ileus, bowel obstruction, and bowel perforation. More
