Cmplications Of Parenteral Nutrition Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are catheter-related bloodstream infections abbreviated as?
CRBSIs
What is a serious complication that can result from central line contamination?
Sepsis
What metabolic condition involves elevated blood sugar levels?
Hyperglycaemia
What metabolic condition involves decreased blood sugar levels?
Hypoglycaemia
What are common electrolyte disturbances that can occur?
- Hyperglycaemia
- Hypoglycaemia
What syndrome is characterized by a sudden intracellular shift of electrolytes when feeding is restarted in malnourished patients?
Refeeding syndrome
What is the hallmark feature of refeeding syndrome?
Hypophosphataemia
What electrolyte disturbances may also occur during refeeding syndrome?
- Hypokalaemia
- Hypomagnesaemia
What condition is characterized by excess fat in the liver?
Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis)
What is the term for the impairment of bile flow?
Cholestasis
What condition involves the formation of solid particles in the gallbladder?
Gallstones
What long-term liver condition can develop from chronic liver injury?
Liver fibrosis
What mechanical complication can occur due to improper insertion or position of a catheter?
Pneumothorax
What vascular complication can result from thrombosis in veins?
Venous thrombosis
What condition involves inflammation of a vein due to thrombosis, especially with peripheral TPN?
Thrombophlebitis
What type of imbalances can occur due to nutritional deficiencies?
Vitamin and trace element imbalances
What metabolic bone disease can result from nutritional deficiencies?
Osteopenia/osteoporosis
