IV Nutrition Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is given via central line alongside TPN?
A
Glucose to avoid thrombosis
2
Q
What is given alongside glucose during TPN?
A
Phosphate to allow for complete phosphorylation of glucose
3
Q
Why are fructose and sorbitol given during TPN?
A
To avoid hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic non ketoacidosis
4
Q
Complications of long-term TPN?
A
Gall bladder sludging
Gall stones
Cholestasis
Abnormal LFTs
