Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Home Parenteral Nutrition

The at-home administering of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a patient who cannot maintain adequate nutrition by enteral feeding alone. Nutrients are administered via a route other than the alimentary canal (e.g., intravenously, subcutaneously).

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Abstract

The at-home administering of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a patient who cannot maintain adequate nutrition by enteral feeding alone. Nutrients are administered via a route other than the alimentary canal (e.g., intravenously, subcutaneously).

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Nutrition, Home Parenteral
  • Parenteral Nutrition, Home
  • Home Parenteral Feeding
  • Parenteral Feeding, Home
  • Feeding, Home Parenteral

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

92; was HOME PARENTERAL NUTRITION 1991

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Previous Indexing

  • Parenteral Feeding (1974-1990)

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  1. E02w.421.505w.550
  2. E02w.642w.500w.505w.550
  3. N02.421.143.524.650

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Home Parenteral Nutrition. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016331. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016331
  2. Home Parenteral Nutrition. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70450261