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The different sets of equipment needed for administering TPN include:
- Central venous catheter - Used for long term administration of TPN via a central vein.
- Peripheral IV catheter - Used for short term TPN administration via a peripheral vein.
- IV tubing - Connects the TPN solution bag to the catheter.
- Infusion pump - Regulates the rate at which TPN is infused into the patient.
- TPN solution bag - Contains the customized TPN formula prepared by the pharmacist.
- Syringes - Used to flush/clean the IV catheter line.
- Alcohol swabs - Used for cleaning the catheter insertion site and tubing connections.
The different sets of equipment needed for administering TPN include:
- Central venous catheter - Used for long term administration of TPN via a central vein.
- Peripheral IV catheter - Used for short term TPN administration via a peripheral vein.
- IV tubing - Connects the TPN solution bag to the catheter.
- Infusion pump - Regulates the rate at which TPN is infused into the patient.
- TPN solution bag - Contains the customized TPN formula prepared by the pharmacist.
- Syringes - Used to flush/clean the IV catheter line.
- Alcohol swabs - Used for cleaning the catheter insertion site and tubing connections.
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The different sets of equipment needed for administering TPN include:
- Central venous catheter - Used for long term administration of TPN via a central vein.
- Peripheral IV catheter - Used for short term TPN administration via a peripheral vein.
- IV tubing - Connects the TPN solution bag to the catheter.
- Infusion pump - Regulates the rate at which TPN is infused into the patient.
- TPN solution bag - Contains the customized TPN formula prepared by the pharmacist.
- Syringes - Used to flush/clean the IV catheter line.
- Alcohol swabs - Used for cleaning the catheter insertion site and tubing connections.
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NUTRITION By: Group #3 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS: 1. What are the possible complications of TPN?
Possible complications of TPN
Complications Possible cause Signs and symptoms
Infection •Poor aseptic technique •Chills •Catheter contamination •Fever •Contamination of solution •Elevated WBC •Discharges at insertion site Pneumothorax •Incorrect placement of •Absence of breath sounds catheter on affected side •Chest or shoulder pain •Sudden shortness of breath •Tachycardia •Cyanosis Possible complications of TPN Complications Possible Cause Signs and Symptoms Air Embolism •Opened catheter system •Apprehension •Disconnected IV tubings •Chest pain •Air on IV tubings •Dyspnea •Hypotension •Rapid and weak pulse Hyperglycemia •Patients receiving solution too •Coma quickly •Confusion •Not enough insulin •Elevated blood glucose level •Infection (≥200mg/dL) •Excessive thirst
Hypervolemia •Excessive fluid •Bounding pulse
administration •Headache •Administration of fluid •Increase blood pressure rapidly •Weight gain •Renal dysfunction •Heart failure •Hepatic failure Hypoglycemia •Parenteral Nutrition abruptly •Anxiety discontinued •Diaphoresis •Too much insulin •Low blood pressure ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS: 2. What are the factors to be considered by the doctor in prescribing TPN? ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS: 3. What will be the route of administration for TPN?
TPN is administered parenterally (intravenous).
TPN may be given in ff ways: Via peripheral veins- this route may be successfully used for a short period of 1-2 weeks Via central venous catheter- this route is used where long term IV feeding is anticipated. Central Vein Catheter may remain patent for years if cared for properly. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS: 4. Who will be the one responsible for preparing TPN?
The PHARMACIST is the one responsible for
preparing TPN. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS: 5. What are the different sets of equipment that you need to use for administering TPN?