Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.  2009 Nov;12(Suppl 1):S12-S26.

Parenteral Nutrition

• Han JJ

Abstract

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is effective and relatively safe method providing nutrients to patients with a nonfunctioning or insufficiently functioning gastrointestinal tract via peripheral or central vein. In last several decades, useful steps have been taken in the understanding of nutritional needs, physiological changes and complications of intravenously fed patients. PN includes amino acids, glucose, lipids, electrolytes, vitamins, iron, minerals and trace elements, and must be based on individual circumstances such as patient's age, health status and disease. The purpose of this review is to introduce overall components and recent updates of parenteral nutrition.

Keyword

Parenteral nutrition; Energy intake; Child

MeSH Terms

Amino Acids
Child
Electrolytes
Energy Intake
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glucose
Humans
Iron
Minerals
Parenteral Nutrition
Trace Elements
Veins
Vitamins
Amino Acids
Electrolytes
Glucose
Iron
Minerals
Trace Elements
Vitamins