Home parenteral nutrition support for intestinal failure.

Kristen M Rhoda, Sree Suryadevara, Ezra Steiger

Journal: The Surgical clinics of North America 2011;91(4):913-32, ix-x

PMID: 21787975

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Abstract

Home parenteral nutrition is a life-saving treatment for many patients with intestinal failure. Expert placement and care of the vascular access device reduces the incidence of access-related complications. Careful monitoring of fluid, electrolyte, and macronutrient and micronutrient status can minimize major organ dysfunction and metabolic complications. A multidisciplined, integrated nutrition support team can allow patients with intestinal failure who need home parenteral nutrition maintain a near-normal life.

Address: Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue/A100, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.

DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2011.04.010

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MeSH Terms: Catheterization, Food, Formulated, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Humans, Insurance Coverage, Parenteral Nutrition, Home, Patient Education as Topic