2022 Jan 2. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–.
ABSTRACT
Total parenteral nutrition is a medication used in the management and treatment of malnourishment. It is in the nutrition class of drugs. This activity describes the indications, action, and contraindications for total parenteral nutrition as a valuable agent in the management of malnourishment and nonfunctional gastrointestinal system. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the interprofessional team in the management of patients with malnourishment and nonfunctional gastrointestinal system and related conditions.