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Due to the high osmolarity of its solution, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is never administered through a standard peripheral intravenous catheter. For long-term TPN, a central venous catheter is required to safely deliver the concentrated nutrients into a large central vein with high blood flow.

Approximately 8% of hospitalized patients require a central venous catheter for therapies like total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Determining what is the best site for total parenteral nutrition is a critical clinical decision, influenced by the anticipated duration of therapy, the patient's individual health status, and various risk factors.