Tag: Bypassing gi tract

According to the National Institutes of Health, parenteral nutrition is a life-sustaining method of providing nutrients intravenously when the digestive system is not functional. This approach is used when conventional feeding methods are not possible, providing nourishment by bypassing the gastrointestinal tract to prevent malnutrition and promote healing.

According to a 2017 review, the development of total parenteral nutrition marked a significant advancement in treating patients with severe malnutrition. This life-sustaining intervention is a method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, delivering essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream.