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  WHAT'S IN YOUR TPN AND WHY? Individuals receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) receive about 40 essential nutrients in their TPN.  Each of these nutrients is important for good health and need to be consumed in appropriate amounts.  Since many TPN consumers have expressed... 05-13-2009, 2:57 PM by Craig Petersen to Craig's Cafe

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  New Catheter Placement     Although tunneled catheters and ports used for home TPN administration can last for many years, they may need to be replaced if infection or dysfunction occurs.  The location of an exit site or port is key to maintaining... 04-03-2009, 1:28 PM by Marianne to Marianne's Corner

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  ASPEN 2009: Micronutrients A research workshop entitled “Micronutrients in Parenteral Nutrition:  Too Little or Too Much?” was presented at the 2009 ASPEN conference.  An international panel of experts in the field of micronutrients presented a broad range... 02-13-2009, 8:37 AM by Marianne to Marianne's Corner

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  ASPEN Conference 2009 Several Nutrishare clinicians will be attending the annual American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) conference starting later this week in New Orleans.  The mission of this organization is:  “To improve patient care... 01-29-2009, 7:15 AM by Marianne to Marianne's Corner

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  Sutures and Cuffs Central venous catheters inserted for home TPN may be secured by sutures, cuffs, or both.  Knowing what type of catheter has been inserted helps determine whether sutures should be removed or not. A non-tunneled... 11-11-2008, 4:35 PM by Marianne to Marianne's Corner