TPN ADMINISTRATION IN THE TRAUMA PATIENT

TPN is used for a number of reasons.

The doctor usually assesses this need. If your patient is receiving TPN,  here

are some helpful hints :

- change and date the tubings per your institution's protocol.

- document and report any significant *fever as infection is a complication.

- monitor blood glucose and do lab values per MD orders.

- assess , document and report any complaints of pain or tenderness in the calf,

chest pain, shortness of breath, or significant changes in vital signs.

Updated 5/23

For more information on this topic, click on the links:

Sessions 20

Atropine and TPN