Aim

•To increase knowledge and skills in the management of adult patients requiring PN for type 1 intestinal failure

Objectives

•Define the term PN and state indications for use
•State common access routes for PN and advantages and disadvantages of routes/catheters
•State advantages and disadvantages of multi-chamber and compounded PN regimens
•Select an appropriate PN regimen
•State the monitoring parameters for PN
•State the complications of PN and how these are managed
•State the methods of weaning from PN

Aim

•To increase knowledge and skills in the management of adult patients requiring PN for type 1 intestinal failure


Objectives

•Define the term PN and state indications for use
•State common access routes for PN and advantages and disadvantages of routes/catheters
•State advantages and disadvantages of multi-chamber and compounded PN regimens
•Select an appropriate PN regimen
•State the monitoring parameters for PN
•State the complications of PN and how these are managed
•State the methods of weaning from PN