Long-term parenteral nutrition in the home.
A program to train patients to self-administer total parenteral nutrition solutions at home is described. The method of training, equipment used, results obtained and the role of the pharmacist in this program are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D011506:Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage
D000596:Amino Acids; D008903:Minerals; D011506:Proteins; D014815:Vitamins; D005947:Glucose