Critical Care

Question 1

TPN should NOT be started w/in how many days of ICU admission?

Answer 1

7 days

- should only be started if pt cannot tolerate PO or enteral nutrition

Question 2

Absolute indications for TPN (IV)

Answer 2

1. Short gut syndrome
2. SBO
3. Active GI bleed
4. Pseudo obstruction w/ complete intolerance to food.
5. High output enterocutaneous fistulas (unless feeding tube can be passed distal to fistula)