Parenteral Feedings
About the disease & condition
Parenteral nutrition delivers nutrients intravenously when the digestive system cannot be used.
Known symptoms
- Severe GI disorders
- Short bowel syndrome
- Intestinal failure
- Post-major surgery
Known causes
- Malabsorption
- Bowel obstruction
- Severe inflammation
- Surgical removal of intestine
Care
- Customized nutrient formulation
- Electrolyte monitoring
- Infection prevention
- Ongoing medical supervision
