title: Management and effects of parenteral nutrition.
abstract: Despite nutrition being a basic human need, malnutrition in hospitals remains surprisingly common, with the effects clearly documented (Taylor and Goodison-McLaren, 1992). Malnourished patients are more likely to suffer from complications; are at increased risk of developing infections; have poor or delayed wound healing, increased mortality rates and longer hospital stays. This article focuses on the basics of parenteral nutrition in the adult, addressing a small selection of potential complications.
authors.affiliation: North West London Hospitals, NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Angie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Davidson
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing