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Total Parenteral Nutrition

Complete intravenous nutrition when the gastrointestinal tract cannot be used.

Definition

Intravenous delivery of all essential nutrients (amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals) when gastrointestinal function is absent or severely impaired. Bypasses the digestive system completely.

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