Tag: Cyclic nutrition

According to clinical guidelines, peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) is generally reserved for short-term support, typically less than two weeks. The practice of cycling—delivering nutrition over a shorter, discontinuous period—is a known technique with central access but raises specific questions regarding its safety and feasibility when applied to peripheral parenteral nutrition.

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is a method of providing nutrients directly into the bloodstream. A common approach for administering TPN is on a cyclic schedule, often occurring overnight while a person is sleeping. This practice of giving TPN at night is implemented for several reasons related to a person's lifestyle and potential physiological benefits.