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how is PN given?
✓ an IV into a vein
PN can provide __% of nutrients
✓ 100%
along with tube feeding or an oral diet...
✓ PN can be supplementary
what lines is PN given in?
✓ central or peripheral
is PN expensive?
✓ yes, it costs $1000-1200 per bag
how long is 1 bag of PN able to hang?
✓ 24 hours
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what are some indications PN is needed?
✓ - severe malnutrition
✓ - GI tract obstruction
✓ - constant vomiting
✓ - chronic pancreatitis
✓ - high nutrient need as result from trauma/ burns
✓ - EN failure
✓ - diarrhea
✓ - peritonitis
✓ - Crohns disease (need GI to rest)
✓ - abdominal injury (gunshot)
why would we give PN?
✓ we don't want pt to be underfed for a long period of time
short term access
✓ central venous catheter (CVC) and peripheral inserted central
catheter (PICC)
where is CVC inserted?
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✓ subclavian, jugular, femoral veins
where is PICC inserted?
✓ basilic vein
is PICC a central or peripheral line?
✓ central (despite having term peripheral in name)
long term access
✓ tunneled catheters and implantable ports
what is the benefit of long term access?
✓ able to put more nutrients in
tunneled catheters
✓ hickman, broviac, groshong
where are hickman, brociac, and groshong lines placed?
✓ super vena cava via surgery
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