In pediatric patients with short-bowel syndrome on total parenteral nutrition, catheter salvage therapy demonstrated positive outcomes and was effective for central line-associated bloodstream ...

Patients are being discharged on home nutrition by TPN by way of PICC lines and Ports. The most common serious complication is line sepsis or blood clots. (Patients) should not be exposed to ...

Patients who will require TPN at home should have their TPN cycled to infuse over 10-12 hours during the overnight period, with an additional 30-60 minutes for tapering off. This strategy permits the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with inflammatory bowel disease receiving long-term home parenteral nutrition via tunneled catheters ...

The use of PICC lines in preterm infants increases the risk for systemic bacterial infections. The overall incidence of Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI) after PICC line removal is not ...

Catheter-related bloodstream infection is the most prevalent and severe complication for patients who receive parenteral nutrition therapy at home. A new study examined whether environmental factors ...