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Understanding Infusion: Parenteral Nutrition

When a child is not able to rely on receiving all of their nutrition orally due to all or a part of their digestive system working improperly, parenteral nutrition (PN) can be administered intravenously to ensure the body has the nutrients it needs to continue growing. PHS infusion nurses are able to come administer this combination of electrolytes, sugar, lipids and IV fluids from the comfort of a patient’s home, reducing the travel time and stress that comes with needing this infusion regularly.

While there are a number of reasons for needing PN, a handful of diagnoses commonly requiring PN include:_T6K9030-2

  • Short bowel disease
  • Malabsorption
  • Hirschsprung disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Pancreatitis
  • Inflammatory bowel disease

Ultimately, the goal is to wean a patient off PN if possible as long-term use can lead to liver damage. If a patient is able to be weaned off, it will be managed and planned by health care professionals working directly with the patient’s nutrition care plan. When a patient requires parenteral nutrition, the PHS nutrition support team collaborates to make sure every aspect of the child’s care is considered as they work toward making progress.

If you or someone you know is in need of PN and want it to work around your schedule, call PHS at 651-642-1825 and ask to speak with an infusion nurse. From infusion assessment and administration to education and lab monitoring, PHS will support you and your child every step of the way. Whether you are switching providers or just coming home from the hospital, we’ll make the transition as seamless as possible- so that your entire family can live healthier and more fulfilling lives at home.

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Originally published: April 24, 2015
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  • jad
    Reply to jadComment ID#: 13949

    Dears,

    I want to ask if you have the Infusion pumps for TPN and for LIPID Portable for my daughter with their accessories to be shipped to Lebanon.

    If you have kindly inform me with the prices and warranties.

    Best

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