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What Is Tpn?
IV fluids - infants; TPN - infants; Intravenous fluids - infants; Hyperalimentation - infants
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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. Fluids are given into a vein to provide most of the necessary nutrients the body needs. The method is used when a person cannot or should not receive feedings or fluids by mouth.
Sick or premature newborns may be given TPN before starting other feedings or when they cannot absorb...
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