Risks That May Come With Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
What risks are associated with TPN? Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a method of delivering nutrients to the body intravenously, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. It is commonly used in hospital settings for patients who cannot eat or absorb nutrients orally or enterally. While TPN can be life-saving, it carries several risks and side effects. Therefore, […]