Practical aspects of peripheral parenteral nutrition

• Published in: Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care Vol. 7; no. 3; pp. 303 - 307
• Main Authors: Culebras, Jesus M, Martin-Peña, Gonzalo, Garcia-de-Lorenzo, Abelardo, Zarazaga, Antonio, Rodriguez-Montes, Jose Antonio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc 01-05-2004
• Subjects: Catheterization, Peripheral - methods; Humans; Nutritional Requirements; Parenteral Nutrition - adverse effects; Parenteral Nutrition - instrumentation; Parenteral Nutrition - methods; Phlebitis - etiology; Treatment Outcome
• ISSN: 1363-1950; 1473-6519
• DOI: 10.1097/00075197-200405000-00010

PURPOSE OF REVIEWThe purpose of this review is to provide an update on the advantages and disadvantages of using peripheral parenteral nutrition, including the techniques, indications and results.
RECENT FINDINGSThe new catheters, together with a better knowledge of intermediate metabolism, permit the use of peripheral parenteral nutrition in many clinical situations during short periods of time.
SUMMARYPeripheral parenteral nutrition is an alternative to total parenteral nutrition, and is a complement to enteral nutrition and the oral route. Progress in catheter design and materials, infusion techniques and an improved knowledge of the optimal nutriments has made peripheral parenteral nutrition a safe, efficient and useful method to treat patients over certain periods of time.