Tag: Infectious complications

According to a 2017 study, up to 10% of patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) experience complications related to their central venous access or the nutritional therapy itself. Understanding what are the complications associated with TPN administration is crucial for both patients and healthcare providers to ensure the safest and most effective treatment possible.

Over one-third of all sepsis cases originate from postoperative infections, motivating a focus on nutritional adjuncts to improve surgical outcomes. As interest in gut health has grown, a common question is: **Do probiotics interfere with surgery?** For most elective procedures, not only are they safe, but they can offer significant benefits for recovery.