Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Parenteral Nutrition

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

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Abstract

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

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Nutrition, Parenteral
  • Intravenous Feeding
  • Parenteral Feeding
  • Feeding, Intravenous
  • Feeding, Parenteral
  • Feedings, Intravenous
  • Feedings, Parenteral
  • Intravenous Feedings
  • Parenteral Feedings

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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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Indexing Annotation

for nourishment: differentiate from FLUID THERAPY (to replace fluids) or ENTERAL NUTRITION or INFUSIONS, PARENTERAL (a method of administering drugs & chemicals); coordinate IM with disease / ther (IM), not / diet ther

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History Note

92; was PARENTERAL FEEDING 1966-91

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WB 410

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Parenteral Nutrition. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010288. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010288
  2. Parenteral Nutrition. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenteral_nutrition
  3. Parenteral Nutrition. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21653202