title: Parenteral nutrition.
abstract: Parenteral nutrition is an intravenous method of providing nutrition to patients by delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream via a venous access device. It is prescribed by a specialist nutrition support team, which may include a pharmacist, specialist nutrition nurse, dietician and doctor, to ensure that it is given appropriately and safely.
authors.affiliation: Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
authors.forename: Kirsten
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Devaney
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D006801:Humans; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D006113:United Kingdom