Shortages of parenteral nutrition components: Relevance to critical care

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Abstract

Shortages of components for parenteral nutrition (PN) are a major concern for patients in the critical care unit, who may be more likely to be PN dependent dueto intolerance of enteral feedings. Inadequate administrations of several nutrients currently in short supply are linked to poor critical care outcomes.During parenteral nutrition component shortages, it is crucial to carefully monitor patients receiving PN to identify potential nutrient deficiencies and to identify possible intervention strategies. The American Society for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ASPEN) has provided guidelines for the conservation of PN products to assist clinicians in decision making and patient management during shortages. Institutions should incorporate protocols to ensure thatPN products are being distributed to the highest-risk populations, and enteral nutrition and supplementation should be considered whenever possible.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDiet and Nutrition in Critical Care
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages2037-2047
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9781461478362
ISBN (Print)9781461478379
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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