Understanding Where the Central Line Is Inserted for TPN
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Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is a life-sustaining treatment for patients unable to absorb nutrients via the gastrointestinal tract, and it must be delivered through a central venous catheter due to its high osmolarity. The process of determining where the central line is inserted for TPN is a critical medical decision based on a patient's clinical needs, health status, and the expected duration of treatment.
