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. 2012 Mar;36(2 Suppl):29S-31S.
doi: 10.1177/0148607111434775. Epub 2012 Jan 26.

Parenteral nutrition ordering processes

Jay M Mirtallo  1
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Parenteral nutrition ordering processes

Jay M Mirtallo. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2012 Mar.

Abstract

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is a complex prescription consisting of many components such as dextrose, amino acids, electrolytes, vitamins, trace elements, and/or intravenous fat emulsions. The ordering process is inconsistent and has led to PN errors. PN prescriptions require knowledge, education for prescribers, and standardized processes.

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  • Prescribing parenteral nutrition safely.
    Seres D. Seres D. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2012 Mar;36(2 Suppl):27S-28S. doi: 10.1177/0148607111435334. Epub 2012 Jan 24. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2012. PMID: 22275323 No abstract available.

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